20 Apr Standing Pigeon Stretch
HOW: Cross one leg and place the outside of your lower leg on the elevated surface. If you feel a stretch in that position, hold for the prescribed time. If you need more of a stretch, bend the opposite knee to lower yourself and...
20 Apr Quadruped Lateral Hip Mobilization – Band
HOW: In the quadruped position, loop the anchored band high up on your thigh as close to your hip as you can comfortably place it. Once tension is created in the band pulling your hip outwards, rock back bringing your butt closer to your...
20 Apr Half Kneeling Lateral Hip Mobilization – Band
HOW: Start in a half kneeling position with an anchored band looped around your upper thigh. The band should be trying to pull your thigh outwards as you move forward. Tuck your tailbone and keep your back up straight as you shift your weight...
20 Apr Hip Distraction – Band
HOW: Anchor a band and wrap around your ankle according to the instructions in the video. Place a foam roller underneath your lower calf. Roll back on the foam roller and create tension in the band. Move your hip slightly to the side as...
20 Apr Adductor Open Book
HOW: Start in the quadruped position. Kick the leg you want to stretch out to the side while keeping your toes pointed forward. Place your hand on that same side behind your head. Rotate that elbow up to the ceiling while stabilizing with the...
20 Apr Adductor Rock Back To Thread The Needle
HOW: Start in the quadruped position. Move one leg straight out to the side with your toe facing forward. Lean back, causing a stretch in the inner hip. Take the hand that is on the side of the stretched out leg, and reach it...
20 Apr Isometric Squat
HOW: Start with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width. Stick your butt out, keep your chest up and squat down. Once you reach your desired position, hold that for the prescribed amount of time. Push back up when done. FEEL: You should feel...
20 Apr Seated Pigeon Stretch
HOW: While seated, cross the leg you want to stretch over your other knee. Sit up straight and lean forward, hinging at the hips. Lean as far as you comfortably can. FEEL: You should feel a stretch in your hip muscles as you lean...
20 Apr Clam – Internal Rotation
HOW: Lay on your side and slightly bring both knees forward. Bend both knees and bring them up, almost to your hips. Lift your heel off of the bottom heel, bringing your foot up towards the ceiling. Make sure to keep your knees stay...
11 Apr Soleus Stretch – Unsupported
HOW: Get set up standing and then position your feet together, but one foot slightly in front of the other. With the foot that is further behind, the big toe on that foot should be lined up in the middle of the opposite foot....
