It's September, which means heading back into the classroom for lots of us, so this month's theme is Back to School! Which means back to mobility and activation drills to combat all that sitting. Humans aren’t meant to sit, yet we’re forced to. This September, we'll be providing tools to combat the obligatory numb butt and neck ache.
Exercise: Half Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
Purpose: To improve soft tissue quality and length of the hip flexors and quadriceps muscle groups
Who It's For: Students, teachers, custodians, parents, paras, tutors and everyone else who helps shape the minds of the future! (Also anyone with hips 😅)
Why We Love It: It stretches muscle groups that are often spent in a shortened position for 10+ hours/day
Procedure:
Get into a Half Kneeling position with your knee directly below your hip, core tucked and butt squeezed
Ensure your ribcage and thoracic spine are stacked directly on top of your pelvis
Dig your back toes into the floor as you squeeze the glute of your back leg
Maintaining this stable straight spine position, shift your hips forward until you feel a strong but comfortable stretch in the front of the hip you are stretching
Hold for 20-30sec
Repeat on the other side
*Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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