My last challenge for Tom’s Guide was the 90/90 hip stretch, which was one of the most satisfying stretches I’ve ever attempted. Indeed, I am doing it now as I type (if you don’t believe me, you are ...
Your hips are both an anatomical miracle and a pain in the (literal) butt. An estimated 40 percent of adult athletes experience chronic hip pain. It isn't exactly a surprise that many of us experience ...
If you've ever run, jumped or been told you have good posture, you have your hip flexor muscles to thank. On the other end, muscle pain and immobility issues are also often connected to problems ...
Building strength is crucial for your overall health – especially as you age – but so too is maintaining your mobility. While flexibility (which is also important) refers to the ability of your soft ...
I seem to be on a bit of a roll with hip challenges. This was my third after the 90/90 hip stretch and the hip airplane exercise, so I’ve been working the area pretty regularly and, as a result, ...
When I first pulled my hamstring muscle while doing sprints at 16, I was in pain and also so confused. Before every soccer practice or game, my team completed a pretty lengthy stretch sesh, which ...
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...
Hip pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and distracting, with causes ranging from tight muscles to osteoarthritis, a joint condition. Some exercises and stretches for hip pain may be just as helpful, ...
When it comes to hip stretches that really get in there and sort things out, the 90-90 stretch is where it’s at. This move not only feels amazing, but it also helps increase the flexibility and ...
The hips don’t lie — and neither do the hip flexors. Tight muscles make daily life more difficult, and sedentary jobs exacerbate the challenges. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can ...
The landmine RDL to hip airplane is trending for good reason: it builds glute strength, balance and hip stability — all key ...