Sit upright with knees bent, hands resting behind you. Cross left ankle over right knee. Let right knee travel out to the ...

That’s because hip flexors—the muscles that allow flexion at the hip joint—play a huge role in fluid running, and a set of tight ones can really mess with your mechanics. That’s where incorporating ...

Dynamic leg swings are a great warm-up exercise that gets your hips ready for action. Stand next to a wall or something ...

Classic hip openers become an exploration when approached through unexpected postures. Yoga teacher Viresh Nidanchi shares ...

Place a rolled up towel or foam roller just above your low back. Place your hands behind your head. Exhale slowly as you ...

“You’re allowing your shoulders to sit back and open up, while getting the ... “I love the couch stretch. Loosening up the quads, hip flexors and piriformis [a muscle running from the ...

Traveling figure-4 The figure-4 stretch is a more hip and knee-friendly ... I add an elbow tap to help open the hips more by externally rotating the hip, then driving the knee in and forward ...

Stretching your hip abductors is like hitting the “refresh ... and bring the soles of your feet to touch, letting your knees open out to the sides. 2. Place your hands on your knees or ...

Boost your energy and stay focused with these 10 powerful morning yoga poses. Improve flexibility, enhance mental clarity, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Tight hips after a long day of sitting? You’re not alone. But ...