Move the Hip without Moving
the Low Back Foundations
Move the Hip without Moving the Low Back Foundations is a 25 minute, paid digital course led by Dr. Morgan Riggins, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT.
Course Outline:
- Why do we need to move the hip without moving the low back?
- Common errors when trying to isolate hip movement from back movement
- Foundational drills to practice this skill:
- Bird dog progression
- Hip extension with a stick
- Bent knee fall outs & ab marches on the roller
- Bent knee fall outs & ab marches no roller
- Glute bridges: Double leg, staggered, single leg
- Bandwalks: Lateral, forward & backward
We recommend this course for anyone looking to master optimal hip and low back movement, prevent low back and hip problems, and optimize performance during walking, running, and lower body strength exercises.
Cost: $35
Equipment Needed: dowel or broomstick, long foamroller,* hip circle resistance band*
*helpful but not required
Here is an example clip from the course: