In this video, Registered Massage Therapist and Kinesiologist Josh Toohill demonstrates the side plank clam shell. This exercise is a progression from the popular clam shell exercise and targets the core, obliques, and hip abductors for improved stability, balance, and hip strength.
In this video, learn how to perform the hip flexor isometric hold, a powerful exercise for building hip strength, stability, and endurance. By maintaining a static position, this movement enhances muscle activation, improves posture, and increases lower-body control. It’s great for athletes, runners, and anyone looking to strengthen their hip flexors, prevent tightness, and boost…
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In this video, learn how to perform leg lift overs, a great exercise for improving hip mobility, core strength, and lower-body control. This movement enhances coordination and stability by challenging your core and hip flexors through controlled leg lifts over an obstacle. Leg lift-overs help develop better movement mechanics, reduce tightness, and improve athletic performance.…
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In this video, learn how to perform the counterbalance-assisted Cossack squat, a great exercise for improving hip mobility, leg strength, and overall balance. By using a weight as a counterbalance, you can maintain better control while achieving a deeper lateral squat, helping to enhance flexibility and stability. This movement strengthens the lower body, improves joint…
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In this video, learn how to perform the suspension-assisted Cossack squat, a powerful exercise to improve lower-body mobility, strength, and balance. Using suspension straps for support, this movement helps increase hip flexibility, enhance knee stability, and build strength through a deep lateral squat. The suspension assistance allows for better control, making it a great progression…
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In this video, learn how to perform the hip flexor stretch, a great exercise to improve flexibility, reduce tightness, and enhance lower-body mobility. Tight hip flexors can lead to poor posture, lower back discomfort, and restricted movement, especially for those who sit for long periods. This stretch helps lengthen the hip flexors, promote better pelvic…
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In this video, learn how to perform 90-90s, a highly effective exercise for improving hip mobility and flexibility. By moving through both internal and external rotation, this exercise helps reduce stiffness, enhance joint health, and promote better movement mechanics. 90-90s are great for athletes, lifters, and anyone looking to improve squat depth, reduce hip discomfort,…
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In this video, learn how to perform Hip Extension Passive Range Lift-Offs, an excellent exercise for improving hip strength, mobility, and control. By focusing on active engagement at your end range, this movement helps enhance flexibility, strengthen the glutes and hamstrings, and improve overall lower-body function. This exercise is great for athletes, lifters, and anyone…
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In this video, learn how to perform the Rectus Femoris stretch, an effective exercise to improve hip mobility and relieve tightness in the quads. This stretch helps enhance mobility, reduce knee and lower back strain, and improve posture by lengthening one of the key muscles responsible for hip flexion and knee extension. Incorporating this stretch…
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In this video, learn how to perform half-kneeling hip extension mobilizations, a powerful exercise to improve hip mobility and activate your glutes. By focusing on controlled hip extension, this movement enhances flexibility in the hip flexors and strengthens the muscles that stabilize your pelvis. Half-kneeling hip extensions also help improve posture, reduce lower back pain,…
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