MobilityBeginner

90/90 Hip Switch

A seated hip mobility drill where both legs form 90-degree angles and you rotate from one side to the other. Targets internal and external hip rotation simultaneously.

How to do it

  1. 1Sit with one leg in front (shin parallel to shoulders) and one leg to the side, both at 90 degrees
  2. 2Sit tall with a straight spine, pressing both knees toward the floor
  3. 3Lift both knees and rotate to switch sides (windshield wiper motion)
  4. 4Hold each side for 5-10 seconds or flow smoothly between sides

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back excessively — try to stay tall
  • Forcing the knees to the floor when mobility isn't there yet
  • Using hands behind you too much instead of engaging the hips

Muscles worked

gluteship flexorscore

Variations

Easier

90/90 hold without switching (just hold each side)

Harder

90/90 hip lift (press up from the front leg)

Used in

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