Hip Roll

Level
beginner
Equipment
gym mat
Category
stretching
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles

A lying mobility drill where you roll your hips side to side to improve mobility and warm up the hip joint.

Instructions

  1. Lie on your back on a mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Keep your feet hip-width apart and parallel to each other.
  3. Place your arms out to the sides for stability and balance.
  4. Slowly roll your knees to one side, keeping both feet on the floor.
  5. Return to center and roll to the opposite side.
  6. Continue alternating sides in a smooth, controlled manner.

Tips

  • Keep your shoulders flat on the ground throughout the movement.
  • Move slowly and avoid forcing the stretch.
  • Focus on the sensation of the hip mobility improving with each rep.
  • This is an excellent warm-up exercise before training.
  • Breathe steadily and relax into the movement.

Recommended starting values

Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.

Goal Sets Reps
Gain strength 3 7 reps
Build muscle 3 10 reps
Build endurance 3 14 reps