Hip Stretch (Hip Rotation)

This exercise is a great hip, and lower back stretch. We sit so much anymore that we find that the hip area and lower back area gets tight. This one is simple to do – and can be done almost any place.hiprotation3.26

Lay on the ground.

• Spread your arms out to the side for stability and more body control.
• Bend both knees, so they are at about 90 degrees, as if you are going to do a crunch.
• Now, spread the fee t apart about 18 -24 inches.
• Take one leg, and cross over the other leg, as though you were sitting on a chair with your legs crossed.
• Slowly let the Down Leg rotate inward, FROM THE HIP. The ankle and knee should stay in a direct line.
• Pull the knee down toward the ground with the Up Leg.
• Work to make sure that both shoulder blades are on the ground and that movement doesn’t take place because of body roll.
• Switch and do both sides: hold for 30 seconds or longer on each side. Repeat.