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Downtime: Hip and Core Opener 🤸‍♀️

20 min
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7 exercises
Today's stretches focus purely opening your hips and core. Perform this stretch workout at your own pace note how you feel afterwards, and come back to it when you feel necessary in the future. 
Hip Circles
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Spend 30 seconds going clockwise and 30 seconds going anti-clockwise.
0:30 rest
Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
2 sets
60 secs
30 sec rest
Spend 30 seconds per leg per set held in this lunge position. As you exhale, aim to lower your body slightly.
0:30 rest
Backward Camel Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Spend 2 sets of 30 seconds fully opening that core.
0:30 rest
Butterfly Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Spend 30 seconds in this position allowing your elbows to create a little pressure on the insides of your knees.
0:30 rest
Hamstring Stretch
2 sets
60 secs
30 sec rest
Spend 30 seconds per leg per set held in this position. Aim for the chest-to-knee direction of the stretch.
0:30 rest
Piriformis Stretch
2 sets
60 secs
30 sec rest
Pull each leg in and hold that stretch for 30 seconds per leg per set.
0:30 rest
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
On set one take note of our hand placement, on set two, try to move your hands back a little for an added stretch.
This Downtime: Hip and Core Opener 🤸‍♀️ 20 min gym workout plan effectively targets your core, abs, back and legs. Easily follow this workout with confidence on your phone or printable exercise program with our clear exercise demonstrations. You can also look up step-by-step instructions for each of the 7 exercises and see which muscle groups they target. Enjoy!

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Downtime: Hip and Core Opener 🤸‍♀️
20 min
 · 
7 exercises
Today's stretches focus purely opening your hips and core. Perform this stretch workout at your own pace note how you feel afterwards, and come back to it when you feel necessary in the future. 
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Hip Circles
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Spend 30 seconds going clockwise and 30 seconds going anti-clockwise.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Stand tall with your chest up. Move your feet to shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your hips.
  2. Begin the movement by shifting your hips to the left. Bring them forward and to the right in a circular motion. From the right, shift your hips back and to the left.
  3. Continue in this circular motion. Stop once to switch directions.
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Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
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Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch
2 sets
60 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Spend 30 seconds per leg per set held in this lunge position. As you exhale, aim to lower your body slightly.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  • Step forward with the left leg as your right knee comes all the way to the ground.
  • Flatten your right foot out so the toes are pointing behind you.
  • Placing your hands on your sides, gently push your hips slightly forward.
  • You will feel the stretch in your right hip flexor.
  • Switch sides and repeat.
Rest
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Backward Camel Stretch
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Backward Camel Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Spend 2 sets of 30 seconds fully opening that core.
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Kneel on a mat with your hands and knees shoulder-width apart.
  2. Pull your abs in, hunch your back up and extend your spine.
  3. Hold the stretch and then release, push your abs back outwards to the starting position, flexing your spine as you do so.
Rest
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Butterfly Stretch
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Butterfly Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Spend 30 seconds in this position allowing your elbows to create a little pressure on the insides of your knees.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. While sitting on the floor with a straight back and tight core, bring each foot inward. Feet should be touching and your legs should make a diamond shape.
  2. Grab your feet with your hands. Place your elbows on the inside of your knees. Slowly lean forward from the hips. Once you feel the stretch in your hip flexors, hold for 15 to 30 seconds. Slowly rise and repeat.
Rest
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Hamstring Stretch
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Hamstring Stretch
2 sets
60 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Spend 30 seconds per leg per set held in this position. Aim for the chest-to-knee direction of the stretch.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Sit on a mat and extend your right leg out to the side.
  2. Bend your left leg and place the foot against your inner right thigh.
  3. Lean forward from the hips and reach for your ankle as comfortably as you can. You should feel a slight pull in the hamstring.
  4. Hold the stretch and then repeat on the left leg.
Rest
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Piriformis Stretch
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Piriformis Stretch
2 sets
60 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Pull each leg in and hold that stretch for 30 seconds per leg per set.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Lie on your back on a padded surface. Begin with your legs straight in front of you. Bend the left leg up and place the left foot on the ground near your butt. Bend the right leg up and rest the right ankle across the left knee.
  2. Reach your hands around your left shin or left thigh and pull it towards your chest. Your right hand will go through the hole in between your legs.
  3. Pull and hold the left leg, feeling the stretch in the right hip flexor. Slowly, place the left leg back on the floor and switch sides.
Rest
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Cobra Abdominal Stretch
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Cobra Abdominal Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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On set one take note of our hand placement, on set two, try to move your hands back a little for an added stretch.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Point your feet downwards to lengthen your spine.
  3. Slowly push your torso up as far as you comfortably can – try to get your hips to rise off the floor slightly.
  4. Hold the stretch and then lower down to starting position.

Avoid this stretch if you have back problems.

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