Unlock Tight Hips for Front Splits

Unlock Tight Hips for Front Splits
Got Tight Hips? I Can Help!

 

This 14-minute follow-along routine is designed to unlock tight hip flexors and hamstrings, build strength, and improve mobility—even if splits aren’t your goal! 

 

Here's the Full Routine:

 


Routine Breakdown:

🔥 Warm-Up:

  • 10 Air Squats
  • Hip Flexor Stretch (Hold each side for 30 seconds to 2 minutes)

 

💪 Mobility Exercises:

  1. Active Weighted Lunges (Back Leg Straight): 10x/side, hold last rep for 10 seconds
  2. Weighted Half Split Knee Taps: 10x/side, hold last rep for 10 seconds
  3. Pyramid Good Mornings: 15 reps per side
  4. Banded Front Split Drill: 10x/side, hold last rep for 10 seconds

 

🧘 Optional Final Splits Hold: Hold for 60 seconds per side. Use yoga blocks for support if needed!


How to Use This Routine:

  • Once a week is great—it’s only 14 minutes!
  • If you’re just focusing on tight hip flexors and hamstrings, you can skip the final front split holds.

 

This routine is perfect for anyone looking to unlock more mobility and flexibility, whether you’re chasing a full split or simply want happy, healthy hips.


 

Take Your Flexibility to the Next Level:

If you’re serious about improving your hip mobility and splits, check out my Splits Program! It’s packed with follow-along routines just like this one to help your hips move freely.

💥Blog Special: use code SAVE10 for 10% off my Splits Program 


 

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Hi, I’m Dr. Sara Solomon — nervous system and movement nerd. I teach midlifers how to become HARDER TO KILL. I’ve been where you are: stiff, frustrated, injured, and wondering if I’d ever feel strong and capable again. Spoiler: I did, and you can too. I'm in my late 40s and I move better than I did in my 20s — thanks to NERVOUS SYSTEM TRAINING, the missing link nobody told midlifers about. Inside my Strength Academy, I help you prove you’re not behind, not unfixable, and definitely not too old. You just need the right system. Come for the pain relief. Stay for the unexpected power.

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