The BEST Hip Opener

Are your stiff hips limiting you from squatting or deadlifting with great technique? The half kneeling weight shift is one of my favorite hip openers for improving hip mobility. Try a set of 10 reps for a 5" hold and then re-test your squat or deadlift and see if this is right for you!
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[@dontreadmyname4396]

my question is: when i squat my knees travel alot forward (i have alot of dorsiflexion, srsly i have alot) and i only feel my quats mainly when squatting, i do ATG squats in flat shoes only because i don't find any help from the posterior chain while squatting so stopping after paralel feels so hard on the quads and nothing on the glutes, how can i aproach this issue? i have clearly anterior pelvic tilt from sitting all day but im working on fixing it everyday

[@davidv4018]

Great Content! Thank you! Is there a chance that Hip stiffness and pain in the pelvic area while deep squatting is because of lack of internal rotation?

[@1337b3nnyvav00m]

Does this hit the abductors??

[@inderpreetsingh8266]

hello sir it will do before squat exercise or post workout

[@chasestice4755]

This guy..... I hope he makes millions. He deserves it. Can't tell you how much he's helped me.

[@ToeMass123]

Yeah this guy and kneesovertoes are top notch

[@leepark292]

Amen

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Several current high-skill job titles with a PhD + 1bil+ youtube views (and other social media) and many book sales. He's most likely doing very well.

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I completely agree.

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There’s more to life than “millions”

[@LK-om2lp]

This guy is literally undoing years of sitting damage caused from sitting in a car four hours a day followed by a desk for about 5-6 more hours. No wonder my back would flare up and knees ache on drives. Thank You doctor!

[@ryanhi6199]

It only took one exercise to minimalise pain???!! Let me know how it goes....my back is fucked right now

[@LiamApilado]

@@ryanhi6199how r u now

[@willf-c3983]

Literally one of the best channels on KZbin!

[@Vitamin.Z]

Figuratively one of the best too!

[@chaosdweller]

I think I'm gonna try this next time I go to the gym , good stuff.

[@MeisterBeefington]

Yeah, so good, there are a lot of good channels but so often I find that one extra or important cue/ tip from these guys.

[@TheEarthLaughs]

Yes one of the best

[@cheesesteakphilly]

KneesOverToesGuy, Tone and Tightness, Squat U > AthleanX

[@DanesinTexas]

Adding this to my ever growing evening stretching-routine 👌👌

[@zeljkorajcevic1315]

I am so glad that I started to follow you. Your explanation of McGill 3 big fixed my low back pain in one session after being in pain for 2 years

[@ready4itall89]

You’ve helped me so much man keep up the quality work

[@subhamshaw1726]

This one of the best channel for this niche. Learnt a lot on assessing myself and technique and mobility drills. Thank you very much 🙏

[@alanmorton5303]

Awesome stuff love it !! Thanks for another in a long line of great videos

[@SameerKhan-sd9sn]

Doctor, could you please make a video how to DEADLIFT properly. Lots of love and support for you!

[@SquatUniversity]

I'll see what I can put together. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@chocolate-soulja40]

I'm just learning about this routine. I hope it relives some of my lower back pain.

[@KHANPIN]

One of the only KZbin shorts that actually did something for me...by bringing me to this useful video.

[@therealmrbean2874]

Hells dude, one try at this and problem identified, nearly solved. You are the oracle Dr Aaron 🙏🏽

[@alessio7375]

Ty Aaron, I gonna try this today n definely buy ur book💣💣

[@duane9707]

Excellent vid. Just tried some, will add to my routine. Thanks!

[@SquatUniversity]

Glad to help!

[@PaigeYesLee]

This really helped. Thank You Sir!

[@VyacheslavTikhankin]

Thank you for this great exercise. I finally opened my hips, especially my right hip. After this I could squat deeper and it felt good. I'll do it as a warm up before goblet squats, kettlebell deadlifts, swings, high pulls, snatches and Turkish get ups. I wish your channel more and more likes, subscribers and positive comments )))

[@treeroot7505]

I keep this one in rotation because of how much you hit on it. I can tell I haven’t really unlocked it yet though. Thanks for all the instruction.

[@gregorholzl1347]

This one is great! Thank you!

[@ericlancaster2889]

This looks awesome, thanks! If you are seeking ideas for content, perhaps a mobility prep for kettlebell exercises like KB snatch or KB TGUs? I have been getting more into KB work and these would be valuable for me.

[@ryanstokes1793]

I literally had strained my SI joint months ago. Took time off and stretched but it kept coming back. Did this stretch tonight and wow. Almost instant relief. Still some stiffness when I lay down in the middle of my lower back but it's definitely getting better.

[@sheldor73]

No way!! Literally???? All this time we all thought just figuratively.

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@@sheldor73 probably the most unfunny thing I’ve ever seen

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@@sheldor73 I bet you're a lot of fun at parties.

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@@sheldor73 I hope your life gets better. Only miserable people go out of their way to do things like this, so genuinely I hope your life gets better in whatever ways you need them to so you can become a better individual. P.S. happy you were doing better Ryan and I hope you are all healed now.

[@freedomofmotion]

Thanks for sharing

[@NancyAnneMartin]

Would love to see how you determine what your warm-up will be for that days workout.

[@sheila704]

Thank you!! Great challenge

[@shaukatjehan7411]

Appreciate your efforts

[@martinuzunov]

Thank you very much, Doc!

[@Stevkxo]

Best exercise I ever tried for hip mobility !

[@user-zd8pv8bi5j]

Feels great before workouts gets you ready for the big weights coming up in the session

[@cynthiaalaniz13]

So helpful I love your videos

[@RawVeganAthleteAndreas]

Big thx for your content!!!!!

[@gamergod-vf9hx]

My right leg is a lot less mobile than my left leg. That probably explains why I have problems with squats. I've always wondered what I could do to fix my hip problem. Thanks for the video!

[@Basement811]

You answered your own question

[@edg5312]

@@Basement811 He wasn’t asking a question

[@Politegirl686]

Can't wait to try

[@ianlomas625]

Excellent video thank you. I’ve had a left hip and right knee replacement/resurface over the past three years. I am box squatting ( not a lot of weight) but lack good flexion in the knee 126deg. Right hip is really tight, so I will give this opener a try to see if Ian helps.. many thanks

[@cobainetorres]

Absolute Hero Aaron

[@S2k_GRsti]

This is gold

[@robertchalfant7233]

Yes I really need a daily hip stretching and shoulders too.

[@--Charlie--G]

Thank you for this 👍

[@kevingonzalez2963]

The best sports doc in the game !!!!

[@ronaldhoward7908]

Great advice!

[@neilbeech4093]

Thanks for the exercise

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The most underrated channel !!!

[@johngarzone6092]

Exceptional content as always!

[@SquatUniversity]

Thanks John

[@zaidkhalid5263]

excellent tutorial

[@clintnardoni]

Great video. I kept looking around the gym to see what you have in there.... HOME GYM TOUR VIDEO??!??!

[@stijnvannoort8401]

I dont deadlift, but this way of stretching is also very nice for climbers. I lack some hip mobility so this does help out thanks

[@priyalsinha8939]

This hip opener helped me alot in just 1 day i can see changes how my hip get flexible

[@coltrider17]

As a martial artist, I can tell you that his hip mobility videos have improved my kicks tremendously. This guy is awesome.

[@shivanishamar]

you’re awesome thanks

[@BeachBoi1000]

My left ankle mobility is affecting my left hip. Thanks to Dr Aaron for the book Rebuilding Milo with the video, it’s easier with the video.

[@damon614]

Thank you!

[@daniela-kareenwenzel5714]

Great biomechanical exercise. The muscle tension is controlled by the brainstem and to much tension is always a sign for threat response of the brain. So it makes sense to check that too...

[@StephaniePrincipal]

Nice tips

[@OleSmokey]

Feels good for sure

[@nicorepetto5781]

Wow this is amazing. Only thing that has improved internal rotation for me. Everything else didnt improve mobility and just hurt my MCL

[@catlover47842]

I have trouble on one side to push back up. The muscle on top of the "standing" leg is too weak :( And I struggle keeping the core engaged. I like this channel. I keep finding out things I have to work on :)

[@riccarrasquilla379]

good tips. thx

[@mikevaughn2074]

Awesome!! Great information as always Dr! Where were you 35 years ago…lol

[@liftingafterdark3241]

Awesome stuff Dr A, as always, I’ll be adding this one into my soft tissue routine!

[@familyrig]

This stretch works!

[@geericks624]

Good stuff.

[@alangc90]

If you upload a video about hip external rotation pain would help me a lot!

[@easyskankingdude]

Awesome!

[@lh2000]

This is good thank you

[@manlike8449]

I’ve tried multiple stretches, Physio, hip openers etc due to years of knee, hip and back pain. My left leg has always felt stronger and more balanced than my right leg. This affects me when I walk, squat, drive etc. After trying this stretch properly for the first time, I had an instant improvement!! It felt like I all of a sudden had access to parts/muscles of my right leg that I didn’t use to. I felt a lot more balanced standing on both feet, and walking felt great! An absolute revelation!! Thank you and keep doing God’s work you legend! 💪🏾

[@mimicat11]

Looks like the old hurdler stretch 👍🏼

[@patricktrossbach668]

Great video!

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you!

[@motostarmx1777]

gold.ty

[@imakefunn123]

Can you do a full video for stretching before and after a deadlift or a squat excersise?

[@Everyday-man]

Fantastic

[@reesethestone412]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥VERY HELPFUL 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@paulmatthews8776]

Nice!

[@MrAmpersand78]

I had terrible lower back pain, something I have never had an issue with. After a couple days I was able to determine the source was from both hips, directly below the hip bones. I assume the hip flexors. I tried every type of stretch imaginable, Hip Airplane, The weight shift as shown, etc. It took three weeks and all of a sudden the pain, stiffness and discomfort disappeared overnight. Its not prevented me from squatting, but tonight it felt much more smooth and fluid. Do you recommend anything I can do as a preventive? Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge in your videos.

[@alokgupta8126]

Thansk a lot 🎉

[@dennisgomez5344]

How do I prevent knee pain on kneeling leg while doing this stretch? I use a cushion or a soft mat and still get patellar discomfort and slight pain.

[@njabulov.hadebe9102]

When I stretch my right hip I get a sense that I am over stretching myself and then find it a bit painful using the joints afterwards. Hips are very important to me since following your channels I've gotten rid of knee pain. But how do I not over stretch?

[@haraffael7821]

This dude saved my knee and my shoulder before it was too late 😅

[@kalin9109]

Hi, great vid :D what if my hips are always thight? Should I do mobility every day or only when I need squat etc? Or maybe every day is too much?

[@katherinedicks6437]

Esta excelente, lo malo que ya no pude comprar más piezas con el descuento espero que vuelva a bajar

[@juliav8282]

I'm thinking of moving to your continent to be able to be your trainee/patient. Thank you very much for your work.

[@nasrawimortadha2949]

hey Doc, any suggestions for a complete leg workout( no weights) ? including vastus medialis!! thanks

[@aadilarnold9312]

Man's legendary

[@jinnbreizhdelaselva4160]

SUPER MERCI

[@oldnatty61]

This looks good even w/out the weight.

[@meef1610]

Ty

[@HanWang_Austin]

Check out the Olympic weightlifting teams warm up routine. They basically do the same thing with the 20kg barbell. That’s relatively light to them

[@JokerxDragon]

Oh my God, I did this with a 15 lb dumbell and the relief in the lower half. Didn't even realize it was thar tight until I did this.

[@dominicmoreno4662]

YES

[@zakazan8561]

I cannot believe at how easy this movement looks but how hard it is to do, especially if you challenge your range of motion

[@samirsharma6312]

Excellent content as usual. Just one suggestion. The subtitles are added through voice recognition and come out to be really silly. Our dear Dr is named ‘Dr. And Horse’. Doesn’t matter. Its just that you deserve better doc. 👍👍

[@sman53]

Great stuff ! Not questioning the master but do you realise when you get to bottom of your squat your knee done travel over your feet , more of a lateral direction ? Is this right as I always thought the feet have to be a bit splayed out to match the path of the knee

[@elihyland4781]

Oh that did the trick

[@NJ93]

This shit is life changing

[@k3ith113]

This fixed my pain!

[@wgilchrist1]

When my hip started feeling tight I knew where to come for answers. Can’t wait to get it loosened, but I have a few questions: Where does a Hip Opener belong? Before a workout, after? How long do you hold the position? How often is sufficient to do this specific stretch? Thank you!!

[@ernestb556]

I know this is a year late, but im just gonna parrot what my coach has said. Do this before a workout, it gives you easier range of motion and lets you go deeper into squats, hold it for 10 seconds, about 3 times per leg. I do it any day im going to be squatting. Hope that helps anyone from the future looking through here

[@Troublenut]

@@ernestb556 nice one thanks bro

[@Path2success_og]

Hi Doc I recollect the X thoracic rotation test from IG. What would you suggest if i failed that test. I tried finding the video but couldn't. What would you suggest?

[@NikitaSpeculates]

My legs are on fire during this. I can´t really feeel the stretch... maybe it is like that, because I´m not used to the movement. But I will see how it goes and practice it. Thanks Doc!

[@vanyabiceps2652]

Did this exercise help?

[@michaelh.1588]

Hi. Thanks for the great video. You seem to be pretty flexible. Why do you still wear wightlifting shoes? Would you recommend them for everybody, even if someone has good ankle mobility? Thanks!!

[@Terminator-vq3do]

Hello amazing stretch. When doing this my left side glutes/SI joint pinche a little. What does it means what am i supposed to do ?

[@falanfilan6283]

Squat or not, definitely useful as a means of general mobility 👍

[@mariot8695]

All elite athletes should seek out this guy, it would be worth it

[@Halverdogggg]

Does he have like an everyday routine full of exercises like this one or has anyone made a compilation?