Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch
Improve hip mobility & flexibility with the 90-90 stretch! Perfect for athletes & anyone seeking a wider range of motion.
The Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hip Rotators
Secondary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius)
Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch
Begin by sitting on the floor with one leg in front of you and the other behind, both bent at a 90-degree angle. Make sure the front thigh is parallel to your body and the back thigh is perpendicular.
Your front foot should be in line with your opposite knee, and your back foot in line with your hip.
Keep your spine straight and tall. Place your hands on the ground for support, and align your shoulders over your hips.
Gently lean forward towards your front knee while keeping your hip bones facing forward, deepening the stretch in your front hip.
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply and relaxing into it more with each exhale.
Slowly release the stretch and switch leg positions, repeating the stretch on the other side.
This exercise helps to increase flexibility in the hips and can improve mobility, making it a popular choice for athletes and anyone looking to improve their range of motion in the hip area.
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Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch work?
The Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs). The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and hip rotators.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch?
None. The Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Bodyweight 90-To-90 Hip Stretch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the 90-To-90 Lean, 90-To-90 Switch, 90-To-90 and 90-To-90 Hip Lean.
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