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We typically chalk this up to the passage of time and not being as spry as we once were.
But in reality, a loss ofhip mobilitycould be to blame.
Were obsessed with hip extensionbeing able to get into a lunge-like shape, Kelly says.
We feel like there is a dearth of hip extension in the universe right now.
If we had said, Kelly, what is the one thing you think would transform society?
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I think its the couch test.
What is the couch test?
This seemingly simple self-assessment reveals the state of your hip mobility, particularly in terms of extension.
The problem is most people dont spend time in these shapes where were near our end-range position.
The older we get, often, the more sedentary most of us become.
Rest your shin on the back of the couch, toes pointed.
On one hand, the couch test reveals our current hip mobility.
On the other, it highlights glute function (or lack thereof).
Both of these things play a vital role in our daily movement.
That will begin to load those tissues appropriately and teach your brain that this is a position of value.
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