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Another good way to release tight hips and glutes is this standing figure 4 stretch.

It’s a nice option if you want a stretch for the outer hips and glutes without getting down on the floor.

A few benefits:

* opens up the glutes and outer hips
* helps with hip mobility
* adds a little balance work too
* easy to do almost anywhere

This can be good for:

* people who sit a lot
* runners and walkers
* lifters
* anyone who wants a non-floor stretch option

Go slow, sit back as much as works for your body, and don’t force it.

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This is a quick preview of my vacation workout 😅

Whenever I travel, I still practice my workouts. It’s not perfect, it’s a little raw (and windy 😂), but it gets the job done.

This one is fully bodyweight, no equipment needed.

👉 Full follow-along workout is on my YouTube
Just press play and move with me there.

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Your hips are tight in this direction and you don’t even know it.

Step wide to one side, sit into that hip.

This lateral lunge hip opener is a great way to open up the inner thighs and work on side-to-side hip mobility, something a lot of people do not spend enough time on.

Try holding the bottom for 10-30seconds, then switch sides. Aim for 5 reps per side.

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If your hips feel stiff, this 90/90 stretch is a good one to try.

It’s one of my favorite non-yoga hip stretches because it can help with hip mobility and also show you if one side feels tighter than the other.

A few things to focus on:

* both legs at about 90 degrees
* sit tall first
* don’t force the position
* come down to your forearms if it feels right for you
* you’ll likely feel it through the outer hip and glute area

Go slow, breathe, and make it work for your body. That side-to-side difference can tell you a lot.

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If you’re doing standing kickbacks but not really feeling your glutes, this tip may help.

Sometimes the issue is not the exercise — it’s how you’re doing it. Slow it down, stay tall, and focus on the glute squeeze instead of swinging the leg.

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If cat-cow tends to bother your wrists, this option may feel better.

Sometimes it’s not the movement itself, just the setup. A small adjustment can help take some pressure out of the wrists so you can still move through the spine without as much discomfort.

A good reminder too: movement should not feel like you have to push through pain just to do it “the regular way.”

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Action comes first; the feeling follows. Every rep is a lesson in growth and a step toward a better version of yourself.
Don’t let a bad 10 minutes ruin a 24-hour day.
Get up, get moving, and watch your perspective change.

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