Archive for category Hip and Glute Stretches

It is amazing how much tension people hold in their hips and glutes. It makes sense though considering how long people sit during the day. Sitting for long periods of time can contract and tighten both the front of your hip and the back side of your hip. This can easily domino into back pain as well Stretching your hip and glute area WILL hugely release tension in your back. So, in addition to doing the back stretches I already showed you, add these new hip/glute poses in to your routine as well.

Also, it has been believed that people carry emotion in their hips. It is not uncommon for people to be stretching their hips and experience waves and feelings of strong emotions. The hip and glute region is a hugely important, central part of your body and you will experience release, both physically and emotionally, when you stretch this area.

Not to mention, nothing feels better than a deep stretch after a grueling leg workout or intense cardio session.

The first stretch I want to show you for your hip and glute is called the reclined pigeon pose. This pose is amazing for low pack pain as well. As you do this pose, as pictured below, be sure to breathe into it and actively(without bouncing) pull your knee into your chest. Keep your back pressed flat into the ground and don’t lift your butt off the ground too high. Hold for 30 seconds-5 minutes.

The Firelog pose below is one of my favorites because it doesn’t require very much pulling or effort to do. Start seated, stacking one leg on top of the other as shown to the left. You should feel the stretch on the side of whatever leg is on top. For a deeper stretch, try putting your elbows on the floor in front of you or extend your arms out all the way as seen in the picture to the right. Hold for 30 seconds- 5 minutes and be sure to switch sides. Again, this will also bring relief to your low back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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