My challenges for Tom’s Guide usually involve lifting weights, or using my body weight, to build strength and remind me I’m not in the enviable shape I think I am. The challenges are never less than ...

The hips don’t lie — and neither do the hip flexors. Tight muscles make daily life more difficult, and sedentary jobs exacerbate the challenges. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can ...

I’ve been making the end of 2024 and the start of 2025 all about my hips. No, I’m not channeling my inner Shakira, I’m talking about internal hip rotation…obviously. Sure, mobility isn't that sexy, ...

Hip pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and distracting, with causes ranging from tight muscles to osteoarthritis, a joint condition. Some exercises and stretches for hip pain may be just as helpful, ...

If you've ever run, jumped or been told you have good posture, you have your hip flexor muscles to thank. On the other end, muscle pain and immobility issues are also often connected to problems ...

Oftentimes, your hip abductors are the reason why your hips feel so tight. These muscles start to tense up if you sit too long at work, overuse them during exercise, or if you have poor posture — ...

Everyone gets tight and sore in different areas, but it seems like tight hips are the one pain point we all have in common. That’s because hip soreness is “often a result of our sedentary lifestyle,” ...

The pigeon stretch could be a good back exercise for those with lower back pain. It "puts length back into all the muscles that get short and tight from the vast amount of sitting we do", says Sam.

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I seem to be on a bit of a roll with hip challenges. This was my third after the 90/90 hip stretch and the hip airplane exercise, so I’ve been working the area pretty regularly and, as a result, ...

If you're looking for the best hip stretches, you already know that sitting all day is brutal. Having a desk job can be a real pain in the neck. And back. And, especially, the hips. Hip stretches can ...