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Sam Hopes

Forget static stretching: I use these 4 dynamic moves to 'unlock' joints in minutes as a mobility coach

Woman in a light studio wearing black activewear on her hands and knees with right leg lifted and bent at 90 degrees.

Teach your hips to move, not sit. And the best way to do that is to incorporate hip mobility exercises into your routine. In a world dominated by hacking everything — longevity, strength, sleep, or nutrition — make improving your hip health one that actually works and lasts.

You might be wondering why you should bother. Did you know that weakness or tightness (or both) in your glutes, hips and hamstrings can contribute to spinal tension and lower back pain? We're a generation of chronic sitters, which does nothing to improve posture or strengthen the muscles responsible for it, so if you need some help, here are five moves I strongly recommend trying.

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