12 BEST WAYS TO GAIN FLEXIBLE HIPS IN A DAY || BEST HIP STRETCHING ROUTINE | Coach Michelle Hong

[@sararohan7606]

I’m so glad I found this video! I’m an adult beginner skater and I really appreciate these skating-specific stretches. My hips thank you!!

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Sara Rohan aww how wonderful! When did you start skating?

[@rccx2393xp]

How old are you? I'm planning to start at 27, hope it's not too late!

[@TheRainlswet]

To all my fellow beginning skaters: please watch out for your backs whzn stretching! Often when we're inflexible and really want to do the stretch pose, we compensate in our backs for a lack of hip flexibilty!! When stretching, always try to keep your back straight and your abs and back muscles engaged. Flex forward in your hips and not your back!!

[@kelleysmith7878]

I'm a beginning skater at 54! These stretches will be soooooo helpful! Still learning the basics and definitely need to be more flexible. THANK YOU for your channel and what you do to help skaters of all levels. I don't have the $$$ right now for lessons, so your videos are the next best thing. You have a grateful skater in Charlotte, NC!

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Darth Mom fabulous!!! That’s exactly what I am here for 💓 I’m so glad I can be a resource for you!

[@TheArtOfAbundance]

I am 52, I found it so helpful too. It might take longer at our age but all is possible. Keep going Darth Mom, we are on the right path, all the best

[@FoxyFitness]

I’m not a skater, but this was so helpful! I’m always trying to find stretches to open up my hips. Love your positivity! ❤️

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Foxy Fitness awww thank you! Yes, these stretches are good for any athlete. What sports do you do?

[@morenabonita8834]

I’ve fallen asleep doing #4 it’s so relaxing

[@aidaraineri4638]

I REALLY need to get back to stretching.. 2 years ago when i had just started figure skating I stretched everyday and was able to almost do a full V stretch (didn't have my arm the way you held your leg and we call it the Y lol) It's so motivating and I love these stretching exercises which i never knew of (except the butterfly which i constantly do when sitting)

[@CoachMichelleHong]

I’m glad these helped! I like introducing new stretches to people!

[@charlescarnage]

I have really bad hip pain from rollerblading 15-20 miles sessions, 3-4 times a week and messing with these stretches for a few mins my hips already feel so much better. Ill def be adding these stretches to my routine. Thanks coach!

[@Garrettjaz]

Amazing stretch routine! I can definitely feel the difference after going through everything. The v spiral stretch is absolutely brutal, but I did wayyyy better than I thought I could! Doing all of the other exercises & stretches leading up to it certainly helped!

[@debbieallan9359]

There are not many stretching videos relating to skating. Thanks so much for this from an oldie skater :-) Keep up the good work!

[@allamichael6133]

Thank you so much for this video. I will try to do my best😁😁

[@maydayjames4729]

THANK YOU!! I need to get more Flexible so I can do 'shoot the duck'

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Mayday James yes yes! Let me know which stretch helped you the most 👍🏼

[@maydayjames4729]

@@CoachMichelleHong Spider that helped SOOO much. I still can't to it but I got bumped up from B, 2 to B, 3

[@maydayjames4729]

Oh and do you have tips on how to get your waltz jump? my walts jump needs so much help

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Mayday James yes yes! You need leg and glutes muscle strength too!!

[@maydayjames4729]

@@CoachMichelleHong I GOT IT!!! THAT YOU SOOOO MUCH

[@teddysbusybook9594]

I can’t thank you enough!!! I love those exercises!!! Thanks 😊

[@technetiumai]

All I want to do is be able to do transitions on roller skates, but I can’t keep my feet at an angle any bigger than like 140 degrees for long enough. This is the best video for hip stretches that I’ve found so far, hopefully it works! 🙏

[@zehra9581]

Thank u so much ❤

[@doodledidit]

Are these stretches best to do at home to get flexible or just before skating? My daughter loves your videos!

[@gemini3734]

Oh my gosh thank you I have been searching for hip stretches lol

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Gemini yayyy! I’m so glad you found this! Let me know if the video helped!

[@enniferzhang7120]

Thank you so much for such fun and helpful hip stretching exercises!

[@TinaZoey]

Hi, Michelle, thank you for these stretching tips! I am one of those old people that didn't learn to skate as a kid, I have been stretching every single day since finding your channel! I am at pre-freestyle level now and am very confused about when and if I need to get new boots and blades, could you do an episode on when we need intermediate level blades and boots and things to consider when selecting boots and blades? Is it better to go directly to advanced level skates? and also where best to buy and get fitted? I don't even know what level blade or boot my skates are....I basically only see price and color, know nothing else.

[@CoachMichelleHong]

TinaZoey aww so glad I can help on your journey! I’ll try to add that to my list.

[@danielagutierrez2360]

I’m starting to take figure skating lessons but I’m not flexible at all I really hope these stretches help me out in the future so I can get better thanks

[@lidimila3124]

I'm a begginer skater and gotta admit i love what u do ı started a bit old (14) but i don't mind that my only problem is that I am nowhere near flexible and dunno if it'll effect me so bad. I'm scared!!

[@jacobking7840]

Could you please do a video on balance?

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Jacob Climer yes I will work on that!

[@jacobking7840]

Thank you! 😀

[@danz851]

Thanks for the tips, greetings from Mexico.

[@anisafegan2520]

Thanks for this helpful stretch video! I’m gonna work on these stretches because I really want to be able to do the full splits by the end of this year!

[@sowifie]

I like the froggie it feels so good

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Sowifi 1 SAME! Very relaxing 💓

[@kaylamorgan7308]

I am so going to try this!

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Kayla Morgan yes let me know how it goes!!

[@ayumihonda223]

These are so great, thank you!!

[@linab2606]

Hi! I’m going to try this :) I’m wondering if you could make a video about how to do deep forward outside edges. I know it’s basic for many, but I really wondering how to get the outside edge. Do I have to bend my ankle, where should the pressure be?... etc. I can only have flat edge, and a little bit inside egde, and no outside at all. I learn so much by watching your videos!

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Lina B yes please try these and let me know how it goes!! I’ll try to add that to my list of videos. The best tips I have are to bend your knees and lean in towards the curve you’re gliding on!

[@ericas9311]

Michelle! Gosh, I just love you. This is the first stretching video to actually help me. And on the first try!!!! BUT the bench stretch where you brought head down to leg- that didn’t happen. I did well on the spider and the froggie. I couldn’t quite get the spiral or the sprout butttttt I got closer than I’ve ever been. First night so I’m optimistic. What I noticed for the spiral was my shoulder blades hurt? Felt like an awful lot of pressure and like whichever side of the arm I used to grab my leg was pushed inward as far as it could go so I was concerned. I’m 26. So not terribly old lol any tips for arm and back pain with this? Not like injury pain just a lot of pressure from never moving this way but it’s super uncomfortable. Also are there any back or arm stretches for movements like the standing split and biellmann that you recommend???? Or do you just have to kind of keep trying everyday until your body just accepts it??? You’re the best, Michelle!! I appreciate you a lot. A lot of the young girls doing lessons at our rink... their hearts just aren’t in it! Yours is and it’s amazing.

[@raventhescientist6225]

This is so helpful! I'll do this everyday or once a week so that I can gain flexibility! I don't have flexibility I have like a very low one! I'll start doing this and I'll comment for a feedback! Thanks coach Michelle! 😍💗 My name is Raven! I'm new on skating! Love your videos Soo much

[@pattywang4255]

Raven? That is the name of a BIRD

[@shwewatonemoe7505]

I really like your video.Your video is so helpfullll !!Can i know where is your ice rink pls?I want to learn figure skating with you!!

[@pattywang4255]

Of course. I should have seen this coming. Some person wants to learn with a weird woman with a weird accent. Besides how do YOU KNOW that you live in the same state as her.

[@theillytellez3761]

im not saying that i died doing this one tonigh....but i totally did x.x enjoyed it a lot though xD i cant do the ina just yet but i can see improvement on the V-spiral n.n thank you so much! i recommend you to everyone i know XD

[@pattywang4255]

I gave you the first bad like. One reasons cause of ur weird name

[@kylahsteele1156]

I'm begging you I mean begging you to do a video that helps stretch out behind the knee pleaseeeeee

[@Luna.shirel]

Will these stretches open up your hip flexors?

[@CoachMichelleHong]

luna lomeli yesss definitely!

[@AcademicNut593]

Lave it

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Ibraheem Zahid thank you so much!!

[@AcademicNut593]

Ahhhhhhh ermagurd it you, the actual you

[@pattywang4255]

Has anyone noticed she says eeeaaaand instead of ‘and’ she has that eaa sound

[@Mr1881Daniel]

So true!

[@poopadooperr]

where are your pants from? so cute!

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Chis aww thank you 💓 they are from under armor!

[@erenravin]

“sQUAD”

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Ravin_Cosplay that’s right!!! Haha

[@shawnzheng6898]

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[@moniplays1572]

I’m glad I found this video but mannn it’s hard

[@pattywang4255]

Duhhhhhhh. Of course it is at first. Unless you have a lot of flexibility