Core Knowledge

Movements

Hip Rotation - External - Sidelying

Starting Position

  • On side with knees slightly pulled to chest and top hip slightly pushed forward

Procedure

  • Open top hip, rotating knee away from ground while maintaining contact between feet
  • Return to start position and repeat for prescribed number of repetitions
  • Switch legs and repeat

Coaching Keys

  • Keep stomach tight
  • Keep hamstrings relaxed, initiating movement from hip rotators in outside of hip

You Should Feel It

  • Working the outside of the top hip

Tags: Hip, Injury Prevention, Stretching, Outer Thigh, Prehab

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