Prone Hip Extension
Prone Hip Extension This exercise is Prone Hip Extension and its aim is to strengthen the muscles on the back of your hip. Start by laying on the floor on your belly. Have your knee bent to 90 degrees, and aim to lift the thigh of that leg off the floor by a couple of […]
Kneeling Side Plank
Kneeling Side Plank This exercise is the Kneeling Side Plank and its primary aim is to strengthen the oblique muscles on the side of your torso. Start by lying on the floor on your side. Prop yourself up onto your forearm and your knee. There should be a straight line between your knees, hips and […]
Full Side Plank
Full Side Plank This exercise is the Full Side Plank and its primary aim is to strengthen the oblique muscles on the side of your torso. Start by lying on the floor on your side. Prop yourself up onto your forearm and the side of your foot. There should be a straight line between your […]
Full Plank
Full Plank This exercise is the Full Plank and its primary aim is to strengthen the abdominal muscles on the front of your torso. Start by lying on the floor on your belly. Prop yourself up onto your forearms and also your toes. There should be a straight line between your feet, knees, hips and […]
Kneeling Plank
Kneeling Plank This exercise is the Kneeling Plank and its primary aim is to strengthen the abdominal muscles on the front of your torso. Start by lying on the floor on your belly. Prop yourself up onto your forearms and also your knees. There should be a straight line between your knees, hips and shoulders. […]
Hip Adduction in Standing
Hip Adduction in Standing This exercise is Hip Adduction in Standing and its aim is to strengthen the muscles on the inside of your hip. Start by wrapping a resistance band around a solid object such as a table leg. Put one leg inside the resistance band loop, and whilst standing on the opposite leg […]
Hip Flexion in Standing
Hip Flexion in Standing This exercise is Hip Flexion in Standing and its aim is to strengthen the muscles on the front of your thigh, along with improve the general mobility of the hip. In standing, simply lift your thigh upwards until your hip is flexed to 90 degrees. To ensure this exercise is safe […]
Isometric Hip Flexion
Isometric Hip Flexion This exercise is Isometric Hip Flexion and its aim is to strengthen the muscles and tendons on the front of your hip. This can be performed in lying or sitting. Move your thigh up so your hip is at 90 degrees. Using your hands push against your thigh downwards and aim to […]
Adductor Stretch
Adductor Stretch This exercise is an adductor stretch and its aim is to lengthen the soft tissue on the inside of your hips and thighs. Start by standing with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Lean your weight onto the opposite leg to the one you want to stretch, by bending your knee […]
Single Leg Hip Bridge
Single Leg Hip Bridge This exercise is the single leg hip bridging and its aim is to strengthen the muscles on the back of your leg, specifically the hamstrings and glutes. Start by lying on the ground with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent at roughly 90 degrees. Move one of […]