Hip Mobility 101

Work-In
Recovery Session
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT

This can be done as part of a recovery/work in day. Or each of the movement can be performed on their own as 'movement snacks' to break up a long day of sitting.

Recovery Blocks

CARs
Horizontal Loading

Find that outer range of movement and try to limit any movement through the rest of the body

ULT
Hip CARs- Quadruped and Side Lying
Set Reps
1 10

Rotation
Superset x 2

With the 90/90 lift offs, try to drive your front knee down into the floor as the back knee lifts.

During the transitions, the aim is to keep the knees as far apart as possible. If it's your first time performing them, get rid of the weight and have your hands behind your back,

ULT
90/90 External Rotation Lift Offs
reps 10
Set Reps
1 10
2 10
LMT
Loaded 90/90 Transitions
reps 10
Set Reps
1 10
2 10

End Range Strength
Superset x 3

These movement require EFFORT!

Go slow and build as much tensions as possible through the rest of the body whilst performing them

ULT
Straight Leg Hip Abduction Lift Offs
reps 5
Set Reps
1 5
2 5
3 5
LLT
Loaded Hip Extension Eccentrics
reps 5
Set Reps
1 5
2 5
3 5

CARs
Horizontal Loading

Same movements performed at the start. Try to know work through a slightly greater range.

ULT
Hip CARs- Quadruped and Side Lying
Set Reps
1 10