If you’ve been feeling stiff or tight in your hips, back, or knees, this mobility routine is the perfect solution. Designed for all levels, these gentle yet effective movements will help you release tension, improve flexibility, and enhance your range of motion. Incorporating this sequence into your weekly routine can leave you feeling more aligned, balanced and ready for whatever life throws your way.

Let’s dive into a few of the key movements, their benefits, and how they help improve mobility in the hips, back, and knees.

1. Shinbox ISO Hold (30 Seconds Each Side)

This simple but effective move targets the hips and improves rotational mobility. Sitting on the floor with one leg bent in front and the other folded behind, the Shinbox ISO Hold encourages deeper engagement of hip stabilizers and enhances flexibility.

Benefits:

• Loosens tight hips.
• Builds strength in supporting muscles around the pelvis.
• Prepares the body for more dynamic movements.

2. All Four Modified Pigeon (10 Reps Each Side)

The modified pigeon stretch focuses on the glutes, hip flexors, and lower back. Unlike the traditional pigeon pose, this version allows for more accessibility and control, making it ideal for all levels.

Benefits:

• Eases tension in the hips and glutes.
• Improves external hip rotation.
• Helps with lower back stiffness.

3. Wall Quad Stretch (1 Minute Each Side)

Stretching the quads and hip flexors, this wall-assisted stretch is excellent for targeting areas often tight from sitting or high-impact activities.

Benefits:

• Releases tight quads and hip flexors.
• Reduces strain on the knees by improving flexibility in the supporting muscles.
• Enhances posture by counteracting the effects of prolonged sitting.

4. Child’s Pose with Lateral Trunk Flexion (30 Seconds Each Side)

A gentle modification of child’s pose, this stretch incorporates a lateral reach to target the hips, lower back, and side body.

Benefits:

• Opens up the hips and lower back.
• Relieves tension in the obliques and trunk.
• Promotes a calming, restorative effect.

5. Respiratory Cat Cow (10 Breaths)

This dynamic movement combines spinal flexibility with deep breathing, helping to mobilize the back and open up the hips.

Benefits:

• Enhances spinal mobility.
• Improves hip engagement and flexibility.
• Promotes relaxation through intentional breathwork.

6. Wall Psoas Stretch with Rotation (10 Reps Each Side)

The psoas muscle, a key hip flexor, often carries tension from sitting or standing for long periods. This stretch, paired with rotation, increases its effectiveness.

Benefits:

• Relieves tension in the hips and lower back.
• Improves core stability.
• Supports better pelvic alignment.

7. Wall Feet Elevated Shavasana (3 Minutes)

Ending the session with this restorative pose helps release tension from the hips and lower back while promoting overall relaxation.

Benefits:

• Calms the nervous system.
• Reduces pressure on the hips and knees.
• Encourages better blood flow and relaxation.

Why This Routine Matters

Hips are a central point of movement in the body, connecting your upper and lower halves. Tension in the hips often leads to discomfort in the back and knees. This routine works holistically to restore balance, improve range of motion, and keep your body functioning at its best.

Regularly practicing mobility flows like this not only prevents stiffness but also supports better posture, reduced injury risk, and enhanced performance in everyday activities.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re releasing tension after a long day or preparing for an intense workout, this mobility routine is an essential tool in your self-care arsenal. It’s accessible, effective, and perfect for anyone looking to feel better in their body.

Don’t forget to follow along with the full video to experience these benefits firsthand. Your hips, back, and knees will thank you!

Enhance Your Mobility and Strength with the Sculpt Program

This mobility flow is just one of the many tools included in our Sculpt Program, designed to help you take care of your body holistically. With a unique blend of strengthening workouts and calming mobility flows, Sculpt supports full-body health and helps release built-up tension in areas like the hips, back, and knees.

By following this program, you’ll improve flexibility, build strength, and create a balanced, mindful fitness routine that enhances both your physical and mental well-being. Your journey to a stronger, more mobile you starts here!

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