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Home > Warmup Exercises > Exercises - Hips and Lower Limbs

General Instructions

  • Stretching should follow a three minute warm up - walk cycle or jog
  • Take several deep breaths expanding the diaphragm and chest
  • Each stretch should be held for 20 seconds without causing pain
  • Repeat each stretch three times on each side
  • Fitness also includes strength, endurance, balance and co-ordination
  • If you have joint problems see a doctor or physiotherapist first

Hips and Lower limbs

Hip Exercise 113. Gluteals: Lie on back and bring knee over chest. Add pressure to opposite side. Hip Exercise 214. Ilio-Tibial Band: Sit with foot against oposite thigh. Pull knee to chest and keep back straight.
Hip Exercise 315. Hamstring: Leg raised on bench, straighten leg and then back. Hips square. Hip Exercise 416. Iliopsoas. Push hips forward and down. Keep hips square and stomach tight.
Hip Exercise 517. Quadriceps: Pull foot up behind. Push knee backward, keep belly sucked in. Hip Exercise 618. Adductors: Sit with soles of feet together and push knees to the floor.
Calf Exercise 119. Gastronemius: keep leg straight while leaining hips forward. Calf Exercise 220. Soleus and Achilles Tendon: Bend knee forward and push latter down and forward.
 
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