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I tried 5 viral TikTok mobility drills for tight hips after sitting all day — these 2 are worth your time

A personal trainer shares the TikTok mobility challenges she is currently testing and why two of them are helpful for tight hips.

I tried 5 viral TikTok mobility drills for tight hips after sitting all day — these 2 are worth your time

I conducted five TikTok mobility drills focused on tight hips after spending long hours seated. Among these, two exercises stood out as particularly beneficial: the overhead wall squat and the sit-up-to-stand movement. These exercises target core strength, functional strength, ankle mobility, and thoracic mobility. The overhead wall squat helps assess core strength, functional strength, ankle mobility, and thoracic mobility.

It involves squatting down while reaching for the wall with your arms overhead, then standing up. The sit-up-to-stand exercise is another valuable assessment of core strength, functional strength, and ankle mobility. It requires you to perform a sit-up and then rise to a standing position without using your hands for support. It is essential to perform these exercises with care, stopping immediately if you experience pain.

It is also recommended to consult a healthcare professional if you have any injuries or health conditions before starting these exercises. These exercises can be beneficial for people who have limited mobility or are particularly tight in their hips.

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