What muscles does the Hip CARs work?

The Hip CARs mainly works the hip flexors and glutes.

What equipment do you need for the Hip CARs?

None: it is a bodyweight exercise.

How many sets and reps of the Hip CARs?

1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.

What can I do instead of the Hip CARs?

Couch Stretch, Hip Circles, Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch and Leg Swings Front-to-Back work the same main muscle.

Hip CARs

On all fours or standing, move the hip through its largest controlled circle while keeping the trunk still.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked: Hip flexors, Glutes
Equipment: Bodyweight
Movement: Mobility

Sets and reps

1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets.
Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the hip flexors, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Hip CARs work?: The Hip CARs mainly works the hip flexors and glutes.
What equipment do you need for the Hip CARs?: None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
How many sets and reps of the Hip CARs?: 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
What can I do instead of the Hip CARs?: Couch Stretch, Hip Circles, Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch and Leg Swings Front-to-Back work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the Hip CARs to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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