This exercise will highlight the mobility deficit in your hip flexors. In fact, I bet if you are one of those players who always feels tight in the front of your hip, that you will not be able to successfully do this mobility/activation drill.
Here is exactly how to do it…
Key Points:
- Keep your points of contact
- Do not bend your weight bearing knee
- Stay tall in your torso
Start with 3 reps on each side with a 5 second hold. If you can do that perfectly, then build up to 5 reps on each side.
If you cannot do it without your knee dropping down or your hip cramping, then try this version for a few weeks to get things working and then go back to the standing version.
Cheers,
M
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