TIGHT HIPS

Gabriela Mackanicova
Jul 29
1 min read

Tight Muscles & Old Injuries Can Keep You Off the Water

Don’t let tight hips hold you back! They are very common in sports, especially in surfing. Knee and lower back issues can sometimes result from instability and weakness around the hips. Strengthening the muscles around the hips, including the glutes and core, can help ensure your movement patterns aren’t limited.

Improve your hip mobility and balance with THE AIRPLANE exercise. Introduced by Dr. Stuart McGill, this effective hip-strengthening movement is commonly used in physical therapy. You can add it to your warm-up routine or incorporate it into your main training for hip stability and balance. The Hip Airplane is a single-leg exercise that primarily works the glutes and muscles around the hips, helping to strengthen and stabilize them.

💥 Benefits of The Hip Airplane Exercise: