Best Hip Exercises for Seniors

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1. Glute Bridge

Maintain a taut core and raise the left knee while rotating the right shoulder towards the knee.

Glute Bridge

Engage your abdominal muscles, press your feet into the ground, and squeeze your glutes while lifting your pelvis.

Lean against a low step with your right foot on top. Place your right hand for support on a wall or banister. 

2. Glute Squeeze

Glute Squeeze

Repeat with the left foot on the floor. Perform every repetition on one limb before switching. Perform 10 reps and 3 sets for each limb. 

Position your palms directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips while on all fours. 

3. Leg Lift

Leg Lift

Extend the right leg behind you and flex the right foot so that your weight is on the right foot's toes.

Position your palms directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips while on all fours. 

4. Fire Hydrant

Fire Hydrant

Maintain a 90-degree knee bend with your torso facing the floor.

Standing with your feet hip-width apart, the resistance band should feel modest to moderately tight. 

Lateral Banded Walk

Lateral Banded Walk

Relax your legs. Engage your outer thighs and buttocks to step left with your left foot.

While maintaining a straight back and an elevated chest, press your feet into the floor to stand. 

6. Sit-to-Stand

Control the return to a seated position. Perform 10 reps across three sets. If possible, avoid using your arms as you recline and stand.

Sit-to-Stand

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