How to Fix Tight Hips (WITHOUT STRETCHING!)

If your hips feel tight when you squat, and you’ve tried every stretch to try and loosen them up and it isn’t working, then you need to watch this video. Here I’m going to show you the real reason why your hips feel tight and what you can do to make your squat better. I will take you through a step by step process for identifying the real root cause of your hip tightness and how to fix the problem without ever having to stretch your hip flexors.
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We start with an evaluation that can be done at home just laying on the ground. You want to test your range of motion of each hip into flexion, internal rotation and external rotation. While this is easier if you have a therapist to do it for you it isn’t necessary to get the information that you need to move forward. Once you find the restriction in your range you can start to address the issue. In Jesse’s case he has tightness into external rotation of his left hip.
This is actually quite a common problem. Hip internal rotation restrictions are also common but more often when the issues are driven by arthritic changes in the hip or from an acetabular impingement that would likely cause a good amount of pain with the testing. If you are looking for things that you can fix more easily however, you will likely find that external rotation is limited.
This is especially important when you realize that it is often coupled with a limitation in flexion. The combination of flexion and external rotation is something that is critical to performing a properly executed squat. The first thing you can do is skeletally make some changes to ease the demands on your body. You would want to rotate your legs outward (not just your feet) and take a somewhat wider stance. These will allow the bones in your hip to clear into flexion without experiencing a natural anatomical block.
If this improves your range but you still feel issues and tightness in your hips then you want to move to the next level and look at the hip capsule. Here is where most of the restrictions will lie. Try the combo hip external rotation and flexion mobilization shown here and assess how you feel in the squat once again. If you see complete correction then you know you need to work on this more. If you see some improvement but not all then you need to keep going to the point of evaluating the muscles around the hips.
The hip has many muscles that cross it or influence its motion. It’s not just the flexibility of these muscles that matters however. You also want to evaluate their strength and their stability. If the hips are tight they are likely getting called to do a job they aren’t supposed to be by a stabile joint that isn’t doing it’s job. The hip tightness is being recruited as a compensation for instability elsewhere, often in the low back. Watch as this unfolds and how to correct this.
Finally, you want to check for the intrinsic strength of the hip rotators. You will likely be shocked at just how weak your hips are. With the right strengthening exercises, you will be able to quickly address your weaknesses and get your hips feeling right again every time you squat.
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Listen‼️ I’ve been watching videos for a month as well as stretching and no real progress until now‼️‼️. This is the shortest video that has been the most beneficial. THANK YOU‼️😍 I don’t have money for PT and this is just what I needed. I haven’t had mobility in my hips in 7 years but now I do in minutes! ❤🎉

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I watched this today as I am a 47yr old female that has found out after a year of tests that i have arthritis in my lower back and left hip. Ive always done alot of weight lifting and running hard down hill and not looked after my body in pro-active ways (stretching, hydration, nutrition). Lately ive had more and more impingement and pain from possible inflammation. Your hip tests have been very helpful and using the skeleton has been the one thing that has helped me understand what is going on. Im really grateful to have found this. I wish you could be my PT or help me with an exercise regime to activate the supporting muscles so i can lessen the everyday pain. The less i do, the more pain and knots and restriction in mobility I suffer. I suffer with anxiety and its crucial I exercise. Thanks once again for this brilliant clip

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I went to the doctor today and the doctor did the same test in the video, I found out that I just have deep scar tissue in my hip from extensive running on the track

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Been suffering with hip problems for years, this makes so much sense. Thank you.

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This just blew my mind. I had a knee surgery almost 15 years ago and had to stay locked straight legged & non weight bearing for 9 weeks after to protect cartilage implants. My knee was fixed but my hip was so tight I could only dream of external rotation. As happy as it makes me feel to see this video, I'm also so angry that my physical therapist never did anything like this. I've been suffering for years with this issue and learned more in this 15 min. video about my problem than I have in almost 15 years from my PT. Shame on me for not finding this sooner, but shame on my PT's for not helping. Jeff, you're the best and I'll always be grateful for your help with this painful issue. Thank you.

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Hi Jeff, Can you do a series on sport stretches, like soccer that you can do at the end of playing? Thanks, Seth

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This is legit. I have been having annoying hip pain (front of hip, hip flexors) in my left leg for 3-4 months now. Did all the different stretches that various youtube channels recommended... it always helped for a few minutes but the pain came right back. Every morning when getting up from bed I could tell that nothing really changed, the pain was there again. Two days ago I did the side-plank from this video (11:18). I did it five or six times over the course of a day - always about 30 seconds. I used the "full" variation, not the easier one. It felt strenuous (in a good way) so I knew that I might be weak in that area. What can I say? No more pain when lifting my leg up, no more pain when getting out of be and putting on my socks. I am sooo happy! Thank you so much Jeff. It is not the first time that your specific video was the ONLY one that actually brought relief and fixed something!

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Jeff,I'm 64,good shape for my age,but have always had tight and problematic lower back and hips.Sciatica so bad I couldn't sleep at night,stabbing pains in my groin that would double me over,knee pain,you name it.Once in a great while,the signal between my brain and leg would get interupted and my knee would give out.I never considered doing hip internal and external rotations.I have been doing a couple different variations you recommended for a couple hours today and I can already feel a huge difference Tremendous debt of gratitude.Thank you !!!

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[@snackypoos]

I've had the same problem and one side was much stronger than the other, in fact I couldn't lift the weak side knee at all. I've been having squat and pelvis problems but this helped tremendously. Really explains why all the stretching I did was not sufficient. When I did the recommended exercises to strengthen the side my body thanked me with joyful cracking. Thank you.

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You have just saved my life! After doing yoga and strength for 4 years, being super fit, I have bought new high sole trail sneakers and managed to lock my whole pelvis in an anterior pelvic tilt, sent all muscles in an overdrive, psoas, hip flexors, tfl, it band, lower back, with leg pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, you name it. My whole body changed its alignment in 2 weeks, I couldn't move, sit on the floor, for weeks! Your videos taught me more than any book I have ordered (trying to learn about anatomy and solve the pain.) Yes, the glutes and abs are not working, and I knew the issue that has to be solved must be somewhere else. To relax TFL and hip flexors to unlock that tilt! Oh man, I cannot thank you enough! May the God repay you in His blessings! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Wow, I didn't even know I was looking for this and I'm so happy. I kept stretching my hip and it didn't change much, but these exercises finally helped me understand what my problem is. I'm pretty flexible in all directions, but that external lifting when lying on my stomach killed me. Now I know I gotta strengthen that, my hip already feels better. Thank you so much!!!

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I quit going to my PT and just started following Jeff's advice... Jeff's advice got me healthier so much faster than my actual PT.

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Rehabbing from Total Hip Replacement. Tight hip flexors have been an on and off problem for weeks. Your vid helps me understand some of the problem. My prescribed exercises are clamshells and band walking, so I know I'm working on the correct things. Thanks!

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Hello Jeff thx for the face pulls! I've been standing straight because of that exercise

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Dragos Manailoiu same

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Same

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Are ya kidding me?? I've been working on hip mobility for a long time and this was like having an appointment with a PT! Jeff is the best!

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I’ve been rehabbing my hip for 7 months now. I’m going to show this to my PT. I really hope we can identify what’s the issue so I can walk without pain and get back to training. Exercising rehab is no joke. The hardest part is mental/emotional because we can’t do what we’re used to doing. I had an MRI and it showed up negative too. They said it’s Iliopsoas tendonitis. I wish I could afford your help to rehabilitate. Appreciate the videos. Hope y’all feel better if you’re reading this and hurting at all.

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This was EXACTLY what I needed to see. Thank you, Jeff and Jessie!

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that's the most informative video about that topic I've seen so far. Really helpful!

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Thank you for that video! Got the kick I needed to consult a physiotherapist. It probably avoided me early arthritis as I got diagnosed with hip impingement. Again, thank you for the great advice and motivation you put out there! Such an awesome work you are doing!

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Please don't make my mistake! Thank you for bringing up the potential for structural bone issues / impingement / labral tears in the beginning of the video (2:38). I'm 30 and very active, and after years of having various issues with my hips, which are now causing quite a lot of pain, I've been diagnosed with femoral neck impingement and labral tears. I tried PT for 2 months at first, and when it wasn't helping they referred me to a hip specialist. Hip specialist looked at X-Rays, revealing my femoral neck deformities (sort of an excess of bumpy bone on the surface which can lead to contact with the acetabular rim during certain ranges of motion), and then MRIs which show the tears in both my acetabular labrums, worse on the left which is the more symptomatic. I would urge anyone feeling sharp pain deep in their hips to see a PT, and in the meantime don't push it with extreme range of motion stretching, as you might be causing further damage to a pre-existing tear; I think this is how mine got so bad, to the point where I've now been recommended for hip arthroscopy surgery to remedy my issues. Best of luck to all, may you be the spitting image of health and fitness!

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Going to my first PT session today with a very similar situation. Best of luck to you!

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@@piazzaj88 Thanks, to you as well! Make sure you listen to your body with PT and back off if things hurt / tell your PT about it, it's very easy to overdo it!

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I've been out of touch with you Jeff as I have ventured off in educating myself on foot fitness and such. So, as I revisit all your videos from a couple years ago it's so refreshing because it completely parallels with what I learned in my foot fitness certifications. You have such great content and I'm so glad you exist in the world.

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Love how you describe and go in depth about how our body works and how to fix it. Very educational thank you (and Jessie) very much.

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Jesse: “I’ll set up the tripod” Jeff: “Be sure to set it *just* too low so that I have to adopt a wide stance”

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This helped me sooooo much. Since lower back operation years ago, such tight hip and pain walking short distances. After doing what he showed (not stretching) such relief! ….after years 😊 much appreciation for this video. All these other KZbin videos showed stretching which like he says just short relief.

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Jeff is an absolute hero. I do some of his exercises as I had sciatic and lower back pain, shoulder and neck pain and now I suffer from a tight hip. I know in a few days I am fine again as his tips are simply the best advise. Thank you for going so into detail and depth about issues may cause the pain. Awesome!! Best in the world!

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9:09 Jesse hitting Jeff’s iconic “What’s up guys” pose.

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So, we've had a 'Sore in 6' and we've had a 'Size in 6'... well now can we have a 'Stretch in 6'. Let's say we'd just done one of the 'Perfect Workouts', what should we do to stretch at the end of a workout? A quick routine for each body part to increase flexibility and to reduce stiffness and soreness the next day. If anyone can do it, Jeff can.

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I second this!!!

[@jammacrob]

I've been having serious issues after a car accident which initially damaged my spine and the pain has now radiated into my hips. Your video has been the only sense I have heard on the relationship between instability of the spine and related issues through the hips - thank you

[@carsonkrueger3661]

Im glad you showed how the a narrow, toes straight foreward stance can lead to impingement and inability to fully flex the hip. I have had several coaches over the years who always preached toes straight forward and feet no wider than shoulders. i could never properly get to depth and had a weak squat until i opened up the feet and angled the thigh outward. now i can go ATG easily and have a lot more strength in a squat. i dont know why so many guys say you have to keep the knees in

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Got to say I love the way this guy is so dedicated to his craft. No ego or getting embroiled in bitchy you tuber disputes. Massive respect for conducting yourself with humility and producing content as good as any. Deserves all the wedge he makes.

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Jeff is s god! Been suffering from this issue recently and BAAM!! Here comes a right video on right time! Thank you again Jeff!

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this guy is on a whole different level!

[@DCRivs]

Any physiotherapist or gym trainer needs to be as knowledgeable as this man. Thank you for your work!

[@danielleelise2148]

I have had this hip pain for 3 years and physio, chiro, and massage did nothing, sometimes making it worse through stretching. I found out through this video that i have zero muscle in external rotation and i need to strengthen that. After 20 minutes of doing this i finally have relief of pain. I will continue to keep doing this, thank you so much!

[@juukame]

Started doing sprint workouts in addition to my hiit and my hip flexor region is so tight. Tried that final stretch (on stomach with knee bent up tried to lift), and holy shit! Could barely do it. Thank you Jeff for pointing out my weaknesses with scalpel-like precision. Your information is amazing. Keep it up

[@ricki9219]

Having the same problem here. dit the exercises help?

[@reginosky.]

Loved the explanation of how hip rotation impacts flexion, thanks!

[@flexwithtey]

R Lyew ^👍🏾yea it was very helpful

[@malolover5593]

Holy shit my hips are tight as shit, I NEEDED this. Thanks Jeffery❤️

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Jeff: “How to fix tight hips without stretching” Also Jeff: “Look at these stretches”

[@kobiecamp1134]

I made a big mistake by misdiagnosing my pain with lower back problem, but then I realized it was a hip problem. So when I first started listening to this channel I had visited one of his lower back pain videos, and then I tried the techniques. In which it didn't help me, but perhaps made it worse. But since then I've tried hip tactics from this video, and the results are great. So thanks for everything. You are truly appreciated.

[@brettarsenault6573]

The skeleton and my joints make the same sound when they're moved

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Lol mine too lol

[@CallowTenpa]

This can actually mean you lack muscle strength to support the joints

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Pop

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mine too

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metoo

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I honestly thought that was Jeff in the thumbnail. Looking good Jesse 🔝💯

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Oh yeaaaah😎

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Someone needs eye surgery :)

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8 pack confirmed it was jesse. 😎

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Oh shit I didnt even realize until you commented that

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Yep, the kid is looking good. I’m guessing his gains will be quicker and even more noticeable going forward.

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I’ve wanted Jeff to talk about this exact subject for 2 years he explained it like nobody else has been able too. Thank you Jeff your the man.

[@Karen-jj9xe]

Excellent video Jeff. I’ve been searching the web trying to research this type of information and I have not found anything that is this complete / concise. Thanks so much - greatly appreciated!

[@sharkrancher]

This is one of the most comprehensive vids on the likely suspects of hip tightness and pain. The degree, causes and treatments of hip disfunction are wide ranging. Proper assessment is critical. I’ve been doing orthopedic/sports bodywork for 17 yrs and have worked with the highest levels of professional and amateur athletes. This video is a great in depth intro. 🤙🏼

[@earthtrimgardens2249]

Outstanding. This just showed me I have the same weakness as Jesse and I've been doing nothing but stretch! Thank you Jeff!!!

[@eallers2570]

Same!

[@estetty]

13:00 That test showed me that my left knee almost didn't rise at all from the ground.

[@bmbm1]

Jeff being clairvoyant as always, thanks Jeff

[@L.eV_i]

Jeff Cavaliere is addressing hip tightness in this video. Hip flexors are not actually being stretched at the bottom of a squat. The three stages to fix hip tightness are looking at skeletal factors, addressing the hip capsule, and considering the activity and stability of muscles. To test hip flexibility, you can try three different ranges of motion: flexion, internal rotation, and external rotation. If restrictions come from the capsule, external rotation is usually the main problem.

[@itsTheKevL]

Thank you for this video. I used to be a marathon runner but a few ankle injuries from forced boots and UTs runs put me out and I packed on the pounds. This year, I've decided to focus much more on regaining my fitness level to my Marine Corps days but my hip has been troubling me and making running, biking or even the elliptical painful. After trying the band for just a minute it released a bit, and the side bridge melted almost all the tension away. I'll be doing these as part of my regular daily regime. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@forrestdollins1132]

Thank you so much Jeff! I have been having this problem for a couple of weeks now, and so much of what you went through in the video applied to me. I think that, for me, weakness in the lower back is probably the biggest concern because I have been having lower back pain for almost 7 months. I will definitely take your advice!!!

[@brianlouishaddock2767]

Jeff, I am 75 years old, I have never been in the 20/40% More 20/10 fat range, but now I have seen your explanation on mixing up the abs, and the flexion. And the side mussels

[@tardodo8878]

When you're so early, the video's still being processed 😅😅

[@tardodo8878]

@@ivareskesner2019 who doesn't like a good ol' empty comment from time to time lmao

[@christianrapper]

I am just glad that you didn’t say “first”.

[@Kostadin_Arolski]

@@ivareskesner2019 let the guy enjoy his top comment lmao. 😄 We're all friends here

[@tardodo8878]

@@Kostadin_Arolski thanks mate 😄

[@tardodo8878]

@@ivareskesner2019 bhahaha fair play man it's all good

[@DarlingEmmaLouise]

First of all, disclaimer I am not an athlete lol. But I have been having physio since Oct 19 following disc prolapse & lumbar steroid & only after trying to strengthen my external hip rotators am I this morning feeling any solid relief. My hip/back has been so incredibly tight haven’t been able to stand straight or walk consistently- Thanks to your video that seems to be relieved. Just wanted to say thank you so much I can’t express how much this has helped me and I’m only a few reps in. I’m going to try find more of your vids to see if there’s similar 🤞🏼Emma.

[@AfroQueenB]

I've been turning my feet out to squat for YEARS because I knew I needed a wider stance. But I never thought to turn my whole leg at the same time 🙄. Its such a more stable position for my squat. Thank you!!

[@AfroGamesHD]

Been having this exact problem and this video really help. Thanks so much Jeff!

[@henrymanerowski3161]

13:00 I can’t even bring up either knee... what have I done to my body.

[@jojopalmer9204]

Exactly what I said last year when my wonderful strong body started to get sore to the point where I couldnt walk without severe pain. It sux when you think you're invincible!

[@Susan-md6nd]

Me either

[@mgway4661]

Probably from a lack of doing

[@Ουρανία-ψ7σ]

Monday was squats, hip thrusts, single leg lunges and I wake up at night feel aching hips. This is *gold* Jeff! Is this why I feel and hear a clicking from my hips when I do knee taps or anytime I do sitting abs toe taps?! Plz help

[@whatfreedom7]

Having problems with my hip flexors myself. I’ve had issues with that,IT bands,hip pain,front upper thigh pain, poor stability to the point it was a struggle to put my shoes on,poor rotation in my left leg to the inward rotation and bad shin pain. I couldn’t walk for half a mile with being in some pretty bad discomfort. I had all this going on for at least 5 years. I talked to my dr a year ago and even doing all the exercises after that I still couldn’t fix my legs. I finally went to a physical therapist and they said I had weak glutes and weak hamstrings,tightness in my rotation and tightness in my it bands and hip flexors. One of my muscle groups also weren’t firing properly. After 2 weeks of therapy with stretching,strength training and dry needling I’m on the path to improvement and my legs already feel more limber and my stability is improving with no more pain in my legs just walking normally. I have 4 more weeks so hopefully my legs will be able to function like a normal pair of legs again. I think in my case I could have avoided a lot of these issues had I got help sooner.

[@sarahwangp]

It's great to hear about your recovery journey and I hope the best for you; I had a similar (although less prolonged) experience over about a year with IT band and knee pain, upper thigh and calf pain, and finally crippling foot pain that lasted months at one point. Saw a sports therapist recently and he said my hip was completely locked up and gave me some stretches to do. Since then I've been back to cycling and hope I won't be experiencing any more pain soon!

[@whatfreedom7]

@@sarahwangp thanks! Good luck to you getting back to 100%. I know how bad it can suck . I ended up bad enough I couldn’t sleep because every time my legs were bent my IT bands and knees hurt. A few months ago I went for a hike on flat ground and by .7 miles I was in pain and had to stop to try and relive the pain. Now a few weeks in my treatment I walked 3 miles with steep inclines with no pain and no pain at night. I tried to challenge my legs by jogging and that’s still hurt but it’s a huge improvement so far. I’ve done Dry needling 5 times so far and I think that really helped get back on track. I’ll tell you the best IT band stretch I’ve used is one my therapist taught me. Lay on your back put your feet on the floor knees up. Pick up one leg and rest that foot on the other knee. Then pull that knee back toward the other hip. That one really stretches well.

[@donnaclements6085]

My hips aren't just tight when I try to do squats, they are wicked tight when I do my walkouts. So much so that I use extreme exertion (mind over matter?) to make my legs keep walking! It's not pain, I know, cause I also get some nasty aching going on in my hip joints, so there absolutely is a difference between the two issues. I've been looking and looking and looking for what could be up and possible solutions and I thank you so much for this video. I think I have found salvation for my poor hips.

[@lancebernal9982]

Great video! I've been trying to figure out what's going with my hips and you described it perfectly! Thank you!

[@selmanfejzic5474]

I was just looking for hip exercises and this video pops up. I am not telling lies.

[@DHILL82]

Selman Fejzić me too 😂😂😂

[@danielvellucci798]

Me today: My hips are tight. Jeff: I got you fam

[@avinandandey6418]

Ikr he's a psychic

[@flexwithtey]

daniel vellucci 💯💯facts

[@HTXatLarge]

I recently got the tightness in my hips having built a fair squat over the last few years. From watching this vid Ive realized I somehow stopped doing adductor and abductor excersizes over the last couple months and am now paying for it in pain. I did the tests displayed and sure enough I have the adductor strength of a lizard. Definitely building them up 🙏

[@KillianDefaoite]

Jeff's knowledge and logical problem solving with respect to Jesse's issue is astounding. Utmost respect to you Jeff for your fantastic work.

[@fernandojuarez1377]

Hey Jeff how about a perfect workout for muscle correction/injury prevention. Maybe a video how to improve common weaknesses or injury spots.

[@ChristopherPennell]

I'm sure theres a variation of facepulls to fix this problem

[@jdogbeck1]

Chris Pennell legpulls

[@Kostadin_Arolski]

Yeah, you pull your face twards the squad spot 😄

[@alickandreades6314]

Hip hinge. the face pulls of the ass

[@flexwithtey]

Chris Pennell ^💯💯

[@quinnmcneil85]

Best hip video I've seen. I tried a few of the movements that you demonstrated on Jesse and was excited to see progress on my right hip. I've been experiencing acute pain deep in the hip joint on my right side and have been dedicated to a hip stretching and foam rolling routine for months with little relief (although lots of additional benefits). Tonight trying the single leg plank to isolate the inner muscles showed me a significant difference in muscle condition. I will be adding these movements to my current plan and look forward to less pain and more function from my hips! Thank you for putting out quality videos that have great explanations and great perspective on fitness. Follower for life.

[@robertd57i989]

Daaaamn. Haven't seen this video in a while so i had to come back to it. Jesse was super thin like i was. Congrats on the progress man!

[@namelessannett6923]

Jeff is by no means your typical Hans & Franz tough guy. With out a doubt - Jeff is a GENIUS in his practice. Nailing it 💯 in everything he teaches.

[@williamhenning4320]

Perfect timing! I was just starting to look into tight hips during my squats. Thank you jeff!

[@flexwithtey]

William Henning ^^^💯💯💯