17 Jun Donkey Kicks – Bear Position, Alternating
HOW: Begin in an all fours position. From here, push up onto your toes into a bear plank position. With a strong core, kick one leg behind you, return to the starting position, and switch legs. FEEL: You should feel your core, shoulder and leg...
17 Jun 90/90 Hip Lift Off
HOW: To begin this exercise, start in a seated position with knees bent and the toes of your front leg touching your back legs knee. From here, squeeze your glutes and push your hips forward as you shift your weight onto your knees to a...
12 Mar Walking Pigeon Stretch
HOW: Shift your weight to one leg as you bend the opposite knee and place the lower leg over the top of the knee on the leg you're standing on. Hinge forward at the hips keeping your back flat and slightly sink down on your...
27 Oct Seated Hip Abduction – Band
HOW: Begin in an upright seated position in a chair or stool. Place a looped resistance band around your thighs just above the knees. From here, push out against the band feeling the muscles in the side of your hips. FEEL: You should feel your outer...
07 May Supine Hip External Rotation – Band
HOW: Lie on your back and loop a band around both feet. With your legs straight out, keep one leg stable as the other foot pushes the band out and back in. FEEL: You should feel your hip muscles working. COMPENSATION: Only allow motion...
23 Mar Bridge March – Arms Extended
HOW: Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Extend your arms out and over your chest with your palms together. Push into the ground and lift your hips up as high as you can. From...
24 Feb Side Plank – Clam, Hip Thrust, On Knees, Band
HOW: Get set up in a side plank position with your forearm on the ground, elbow underneath your shoulder, and your legs together with your knees bent. Loop a band around your legs just above the knees. Push into the ground with your bottom...
10 Dec Isometric Standing Hip Abduction – At Wall
HOW: Stand next to a wall with the leg you want to work closest to the wall. Push the side of your leg into the wall without moving your leg. Use the opposite leg and core muscles to stay upright. Hold that contraction for...
28 Aug Heartbeat Squat – Kettlebell
HOW: In a standing position, hold a kettlebell with both hands in front of your chest with your elbows bent. Perform a squat by bending your knees and hinging forward at the hips. At the bottom of your squat, press the kettlebell forward. While...
07 Aug Standing 3 Way Hip – Flexion, Abduction, Extension, Band at Knees, Wall Supported
HOW: Begin by standing next to a wall with a band looped around your knees just above the knee cap. Place the hand closest to the wall on the wall for support. Keep the knee straight and kick the leg furthest from the wall...
