Inward hip rotation is essential for walking, running and squatting. Inward rotation moves the thigh bone towards the centre of the body.  It is required in the back leg when we move, so that the pelvis can move over the front leg.  Without the ability to rotate the hip inwards the body compensates by

• rolling the foot and or knee in, causing ankle or knee pain,
• tipping the pelvis forwards, leading to back pain, over work of hamstrings and inactive glutes,
• reducing stride length making you slower and less effective

Lack of internal rotation can lead to pelvic floor tightness and create urinary leakage and lower belly pooch


We should be able to rotate inwards 35-45 degrees.  So how do we improve our hip internal rotation? Warrior 3 rotations, standing on one leg and rotating the torso down to the floor and up towards the wall creates rotation in the standing leg.  This can be made simpler by having hands on the floor, twisted high lunge to side angle or clam exercises and 90/90 or mermaid sit 

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