2-minute External Hip Rotation
Individual Flexibility Exercises
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1m 44s
If your hips are tight and inflexible, then it will be difficult to make a correct weight shift and rotation. This exercise may be easy for some people, but for those who lack rotation in their hips will find it difficult and they need to work on getting more flexible in this area for a better weight shift.
Stand in a shoulder width stance.
Lift your right toe up off the ground and point your toe inward as you place your toe on the ground.
Hold the position for 8 counts and return to the start position.
Lift your right toe up off the ground and point your toe outward as you place your toe on the ground.
Hold the position for 8 counts and return to the start position.
Repeat on opposite leg.
Repeat exercise for 8 to 10 repetitions on each side.
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