08 Dec Couch Stretch – Contract Relax
HOW: Assume a half kneeling position. Elevate the foot of the rear leg onto a couch, chair, or bench. Rock back the hips towards the heel until a stretch is felt. Pause here and push the shin into the bench. Relax and then deepen the...
08 Dec Kickstand RDL – Foam Roller
HOW: Set yourself up by suspending a foam roller between the side of your knee and the wall. Move your outside leg behind you to get into a kickstand position, and shift ~80% of your weight over to your front leg. Hinge your hips ...
08 Dec Half Kneeling Rear Leg Lift Off – Wall
HOW: Take a half kneeling position with the rear leg toes pushing into the ground, ball of the foot pushing into the wall. Rotate the torso over the front leg. Staying stacked tall with the torso, begin by pushing down with the front leg and...
08 Dec Hip Thrust – Cross Connect
HOW: Begin by sitting at a bench, box, or chair. Press the bottom of the shoulder blades into the bench. Lining up the knees at 90 degrees, take the elbow to the opposite knee connecting with a block or ball. Hold this tension and push...
08 Dec Kettlebell Hip March
HOW: Grab a kettlebell with a handle large enough to slip your foot into. In a standing position, plant yourself through the standing leg as you lift the kettlebell with your opposite foot, trying to maintain the angle of the foot to keep the...
08 Dec Reverse Plank Bridge
HOW: Start seated with your arms behind you, fingers pointing away from you, and legs in front of your with your knees bent.. Lift your hips up off the ground until you form a straight line between your trunk and legs. Repeat for the...
08 Dec Reverse Plank Bridge Isometric
HOW: Start seated with your arms behind you, fingers pointing away from you, and legs out in front of your with your knees bent.Lift your hips up off the ground until you form a straight line between your trunk and legs. Hold for the...
08 Dec Seated Hip Internal Rotation- External Rotation – Straddle
HOW: Start seated and open your legs into a straddle position. As you rotate to one side, rotate the front leg externally (outside of the ankle towards the floor) while you rotate the back leg internally (inside of the ankle towards the floor). Alternate...
08 Dec Eccentric Single Leg Hamstring Pull Down
HOW: Lay on your back on the ground. With an anchored band to the wall behind you, pull the band to loop it above your ankle. From this position, keep your leg straight and allow the band to pull your leg closer to you...
08 Dec Kickstand Fire Hydrant – Feed In, Feed Out
HOW: Assume a standing position at a wall with a band above the knees. Take one foot back to press the heel into the wall, leaving the toes and ball of foot on the floor. Stagger the stance with the opposite leg in a...
