Squat Mobility Routine Hip Flexor Stretch

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Squat Mobility Routine Hip Flexor Stretch  

Hold stretch for 5 seconds then relax. Repeat x 3 each leg

Hip Stretch Position 1

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Position 2 (belly button to leg)

Position 3 (belly button away from leg)

Complete the stretch sequence on all 3 position. Hold stretch for 5 seconds then relax. Repeat x 3 each leg

Glute/Ankle Stretch Position 1

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Position 2 (belly button to foot)

Position 3 (belly button away from foot)

Complete the stretch sequence on all 3 positions. Push the hips towards ground in all positions Hold stretch for 5 seconds then relax. Repeat x 3 each leg

Pidgeon Stretch  

Pull foot into groin Hold position for 15 seconds then switch sides.

Frog to Cobra

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Complete the stretch sequence on all 3 positions. Push the hips towards ground in all positions Hold stretch for 5 seconds then relax. Repeat x 3 each leg

Prone Knee to Elbow x 5 each leg

Prone Knee to Foot to Hand x 5 each leg

Perform the same motion as Knee to Elbow, but at the top of the movement kick the foot out towards the hand.

Squat Rockers  Assume a full squat position and place the elbows (not triceps) on the inside of the knees and push out  Rock forward, backwards and side to side to work on ankle mobility as well as hip mobility.  Rock continuously for 30 seconds

Cossack Squats  Keep the lead leg planted flat on the ground and push out on the knee with the elbow. Keep the chest up in a good squat position.

Quad Stretch to Downward Dog



Push the hips up and drive the heels into the ground

Overhead Squats  

Use and PVC pipe, broom stick on weighted bar.

Keep the elbows behind the ears for the entire motion. Do your best not to let the bar drift forward. This helps with shoulder and thoracic spine mobility as well as hip mobility for squatting.