Strengthening Hip Workout

Strengthening Hip Workout
Your hips take a lot of excessive force throughout the day. Repetitive bending and lifting, and walking throughout your day, are the most basic activities that can take a toll on your hips over time. Weights and running, while great for your body as a whole, add to the force absorbed by your hips’ joints and muscles, and by the day’s end, you may feel strain. These hip workouts will give you the stronger hips you need in order to make it throughout the day pain free, and to avoid injury so that you continue your full, active lifestyle. Equipment Needed: Interval Timer (Gymboss is a free app download), yoga mat or soft surface, step/chair, mini band What to Do: Review the descriptions and videos below to become more familiarized with each exercise. Perform each exercise for 1 minute. Repeat on the other leg as needed. Rest 30 seconds in between each exercise and 1 minute if doing multiple rounds. Perform this exercise 2-3 times a week. Beginner’s Level: 1 round Intermediate Level: 2 rounds Advanced Level: 3 rounds Exercises: 1. Clam Shell w/ Band 2. Lateral Walk w/ Band 3. Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch 4. Single Leg Hip Lift 5. Split Stance Lunge 6. Figure 4 Stretch Clam Shell w/ Band Lateral Walk w/ Band Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch Single Leg Hip Lift Split Stance Lunge Figure 4 Stretch Strong hips should lead into a strong butt. Try some of these amazing butt workouts: Kettlebell Butt Lift Workout Summer Butt Challenge 4 Minute Butt Lift Workout Make sure that you subscribe to our newsletter, so that you don’t miss out on all things SkinnyMs. Be sure to like our Facebook page and follow us on Pinterest to be the first to try out new workouts and view our latest fitness resources. We’d love to hear what you think of this post, or what you’d like to see on our site. Leave us a comment in the comments section below. Original article and pictures take http://skinnyms.com/strengthening-hip-workout-prevent-injuries-promote-healing/?utm_content=buffer80e5a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer site