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Do you find sitting cross-legged uncomfortable? A trainer recommends these standing hip stretches to build lower-body mobility, strength and stability


Published on 2024-12-01 08:33:24 - Phil Bruner, N@N
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  • If, like me, the last time you sat cross-legged comfortably was in fourth grade, then you may have chronically tight hips. This affliction tends to set in around the time we stop charging around the playground and start sitting hunched over a desk for most of our waking hours.

The article from MSN discusses the discomfort many people experience when sitting cross-legged and suggests that this issue often stems from tight hips. To address this, personal trainer and yoga instructor Kate Whapples recommends a series of standing hip stretches designed to enhance lower body mobility, strength, and stability. These exercises include the standing figure-four stretch, the standing pigeon pose, and the warrior II pose, which not only help in alleviating hip tightness but also improve overall lower body function. Whapples emphasizes the importance of incorporating these stretches into daily routines to prevent discomfort and improve posture and movement.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/fitness-and-exercise/do-you-find-sitting-cross-legged-uncomfortable-a-trainer-recommends-these-standing-hip-stretches-to-build-lower-body-mobility-strength-and-stability/ar-AA1v3KfT ]

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