This helps breakdown any facial restrictions and improve adductor flexibility.
Leg Lock Bridge
This exercise is focused on hip extension on one side while holding reciprocal hip flexion on the opposite side to limit lumbar spine involvement.
- Starting Position:
- Supine
This exercise is focused on hip extension on one side while holding reciprocal hip flexion on the opposite side to limit lumbar spine involvement.
Setup: Lie on your back and flex the knees with feet flat on the ground. Then bring one knee up toward the chest, at least above the waistline, and hold it in place with both hands.
Action: Press through the heel of the ground-based foot to lift the hips evenly off of the floor until there is a straight line from the shoulders to the hip and knee. Do not let the knee to rotate or fall out to the side during movement.
Return: Once you achieve full extension of the hip and alignment with the shoulder and knee, slowly lower the hip back to the floor.
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