4 Simple Exercises That FIXED My Tight, Achy Hips

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Dealing with persistent hip pain during squats, deadlifts, or everyday movements often stems from pelvic rotation and hip capsule restriction rather than the hip joint itself. This comprehensive guide reveals a proven four-exercise protocol that addresses posterior hip tightness, weak internal rotators, restricted adductors, and undertrained hip flexors to eliminate chronic one-sided hip pain and restore pain-free movement. Learn the exact sequence used by strength athletes and powerlifters to fix nagging hip issues that traditional stretching and foam rolling cannot resolve.

In-Place KB Lateral Lunge

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The in-place kettlebell lateral lunge combines frontal plane strength training with dynamic hip mobility work, making it an essential exercise for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want to improve lateral movement capabilities and address common hip restrictions. By using a contralateral loading pattern where the kettlebell opposes your lunge direction, this lateral lunge variation challenges your core stability while opening up your hips in ways that traditional forward-and-backward movements simply cannot match. Whether you’re looking to enhance sports performance, correct movement limitations, or build functional lower body strength, this single-kettlebell exercise delivers results that translate directly to better side-to-side movement quality.