Stretching the hip flexors offers several benefits:
– Reduced Risk of Injury: Flexible hip flexors can help prevent injuries, particularly in the lower back and hips, by maintaining proper alignment and reducing strain on surrounding muscles and joints.
– Relief from Tightness: Many people experience tightness in the hip flexors due to prolonged sitting or physical activity. Stretching can help alleviate this tightness and discomfort.
– Enhanced Posture: Tight hip flexors can contribute to poor posture, including anterior pelvic tilt. Stretching them regularly can help correct imbalances and promote better posture.
Benefits of Glute Bridges:
– Glute bridges can help alleviate lower back pain by strengthening the muscles in the buttocks, hamstrings, and lower back.
– By improving the stability and strength of these muscles, glute bridges can help support the spine and reduce strain on the lower back.
– Additionally, they can improve hip mobility and alignment, which can further relieve pressure on the lower back.
Try these simple exercises to beat lower back pain
Start by stretching the hips 🙆♂️ followed by strengthening the gluts (bum) 💪
– Hold the stretch for 15s and and repeat 3x (don’t forget to do both sides), stay in good alignment and don’t arch the lower back.
– Then perform the glute bride try 6x rounds of 10s hold followed by 10s rest, you can build this up by increasing the time holding or number of sets. Keep the glutes squeezed and try pushing through you heels 👠
– Try to perform the exercises 2/3 times a week for a stronger back 👍
⚠️ If you experience any pain doing either of the exercises then please stop 🛑
Instruction video Hip Stretch
Instruction video Glute Bridge