Hip & Leg Mobility – Against Pain From Prolonged Sitting
Prolonged sitting shortens hip flexors. These 5 exercises keep your legs and hips supple.
Hip & Leg Mobility – Against Pain From Prolonged Sitting
1. Standing Hip Flexor Stretch
Stand next to your chair. Left foot on seat, right leg straight. Push pelvis forward. 20 seconds per side.
2. Seated Piriformis Stretch
Sit up straight. Left foot on right knee. Lean forward slightly. 20 seconds per side.
3. Standing Leg Swings
Stand next to chair for support. Swing right leg loosely forward and back. 15x. Then left leg.
4. Seated Knee-to-Chest
Slide to edge of chair. Pull right knee to chest with hands. Hold 15 seconds. Switch.
5. Desk Lunge
Stand 1 meter from desk. Hands on desk. Step right leg into a lunge. 15 seconds per side.