Sitting at a Desk All Day? Try These 7 Mobility Exercises To Combat Hip Stiffness

Suffering from stiff hips after sitting all day?

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But sedentary workers arent doomed to sticky hips: We asked Neuberger for exercises that combat hip stiffness.

He recommends spreading these seven moves throughout the day to break up long periods of sitting.

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Slowly rock back and forth, being careful not to arch the back.

Do two sets of 15 per side.

Hold for 30 seconds on each side.

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Rotate internally from the hip joint, gently sending the right foot out to the side.

The range of motion will be smallstop before you feel the lower back getting involved.

Keep both hips pressed into the floor the entire exercise.

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Do two sets of 15 reps on both sides.

If you feel the front of your hip, focus on lifting the leg further back.

Do two sets of 15 reps on each side.

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Do two sets of 15 reps.

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