Hips & Glutes (Power & Rotation Engine)

Glutes

Goal: Improve hip mobility and reduce posterior hip tightness

  • Sit on ball with one ankle crossed over opposite knee

  • Lean into the side being worked

  • Roll through upper and outer glute

Piriformis / Deep Hip

Goal: Improve hip rotation and reduce deep glute restriction

  • Same figure-4 position

  • Find deeper tight spot in back of hip

  • Hold and breathe

TFL / Front-Outside Hip

Goal: Reduce front-hip tension and improve hip mechanics

  • Lie face down slightly turned to the side

  • Place ball just below the front of the hip bone, toward outer hip

  • Use short slow rolls

Hip Rotators / Posterior-Lateral Hip

Goal: Improve rotation and pelvic control

  • Sit slightly turned on the ball

  • Explore side/back of hip

  • Pause on stiff areas