Take the Hip Flexibility Test - Improve Your Squat, Lunge & Sit

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Are you working on improving your hip flexibility to help you squat deeper, get up and down from the floor more easily, and move more freely, but you’re not sure how to track your progress? Then this video is for you.

By using simple mobility tests like those we’ll show you, you can monitor your progress over the course of weeks and months to ensure you’re working to restore basic range of motion (BROM) in this crucial area of your body. They will test flexion, extension, lateral and medial rotation in your hips – essential ranges of motion that we often lose as we age.

VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 Hip Flexibility Tests
02:24 Hip Flexion Test
03:13 Hip Extension Test
04:29 Lateral Rotation Test
05:23 Medial Rotation Test

DISCLAIMER – Please do not use this video to diagnose an injury. If you have a major hip or pelvic problem, please err on the side of caution and speak to a medical professional before attempting any self-care routine.

WHAT IS BASIC RANGE OF MOTION?
Imagine a healthy 12-year-old playing in the park with friends. They can get up and down from the floor with ease, perform a full squat, and sit comfortably cross-legged. These simple, natural movement patterns are often lost as we age and as we fall into the trap of a sedentary lifestyle.

Consistency in stretching is the key to increasing your hip mobility over time. Unlike strength training, where rest days are crucial, your body adapts best to stretching when done consistently—ideally daily.

BEST PRACTICES
Write down your score for each test and re-test every couple of weeks initially, then every month or so thereafter. Keep in mind that these tests are a reference point only. We all have unique ways of moving, but these are a good way to help track your progress.

4 TESTS WE'LL LEARN
1) Hip flexion test
2) Hip extension test
3) Lateral rotation test
4) Medial rotation
WANT MORE?
*21-Day Hip Opening Challenge (on demand): https://www.yogabody.com/21-day-hips/
* Lucas’ podcast: http://www.LucasRockwoodShow.com
* Main site: http://www.yogabody.com/

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