Perform these exercises in a circuit.
This will help you activate your hips for movement.
These exercises will be beneficial to anyone who has tight hips due to sitting or standing for long times.
This protocol can be used as a warm up or recovery.
4Q hip activation 4 step sequence (copy)
Rub and Scrub Pelvis
reps
2
time
10 second each side
Tempo
fast
Rest
15s
Set | Reps | Time | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 10 Second Each Side h:m:s | Fast | 15s (h:m:s) |
Rub and scrub lateral hip or ASIS
You want to feel some heat on your hips your while rubbing.
Pretend you are taking a shower scrubbing your hips.
ULT
Prisoner Runner’s Hinge
reps
10
Tempo
controlled
Rest
15s
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | Controlled | 15s (h:m:s) |
Start in hinge stance with one leg in a reverse lunge position while keeping both arms on post or door. Drive your reversed leg to post or door while exhaling. Pretend that you are stepping up to a high box. Hold knee in that position for 2 to 3 seconds before returning your leg to starting position.
UMT
Type 1 Spinal Motion Percussive Exhalation
reps
5
Tempo
controlled
Rest
15s
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | Controlled | 15s (h:m:s) |
Start in staggered position lateral from door or post. Take outside hand across your chest and press to create tension against door or post and take arm closest to the door or post to a straight arm overhead position.Next step will be to force 3 breaths exhaling while keeping tension on the post or door. Pretend you are blowing out a fire. Return to starting position after taking your third breath.
LMT
Lateral Step Eye Tracking
reps
10 each side
Tempo
controlled
Rest
15s
Set | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 each side | Controlled | 15s (h:m:s) |
Hold and extend a lightweight to the middle of your body while alternating lateral steps( side to side). Keep your eyes on the weight while moving. You can use a medicine ball, sandbag or vipr pro.