For work, so many folks end up sitting for a good part of the day.

While some have things like standing desks, and try to mix up some walking around during the day, it is hard to deny the impact of sitting on tight hip flexors.

And because of tight hip flexors, they get worried about kettlebell exercises like squats and swings, since the tight hip flexors kind of throw off the glutes and lower back, etc.

If this describes you, one simple stretch you can start with is called the “couch stretch”!

It’s one of the best stretches for tight hips.

And maybe the best part – you can get it done while you’re watching your favorite TV show! 

THE COUCH STRETCH

– Start by standing in front of a couch or chair
– Put your back foot on the couch and keep your front leg on the ground
– Drop your back knee to the floor
– Point the back toe
– Squeeze your glutes, and the glute of the up leg in particular, to stabilize your lower back and correctly position the hip joint
– With the butt squeezed, dril the front of the hip towards the ground
– Work on this daily for at least 60 seconds per side

Try doing the Couch Stretch daily for a week – 60 seconds each leg, each day – and pay attention to the change you can create.

This is a good start, but you might find that doing just this is not enough. You might still feel like your hip flexors are too tight.

If you are looking for a full routine to help with your tight hip flexors, I also recommend you check this out:

-> Keeping your hip flexors healthy when you sit a lot

– Forest Vance 
Kettlebell Expert
Over 40 Training Specialist
KettlebellBasics.net