Hip Exercises That Will Keep You Flexible As You Age

Aug 30, 2025 Aarushi Bhadury

Hip Flexor Stretch

Kneel on one knee with the other foot in front. Gently push your hips forward until you feel a stretch in the front of your hip. Credit: Canva

Seated Knee Raises

Sit in a chair and lift one knee toward your chest. Use your hands to pull it closer for a deeper stretch. Credit: Canva

Butterfly Stretch

Sit on the floor with your knees bent and the soles of your feet touching. Gently press your knees toward the floor to stretch your inner thighs and hips. Credit: Canva

Hip Stretch

From a seated position, cross one ankle over the opposite knee. Gently press down on the crossed knee to open your hip. Credit: Canva

Hip Circles

Lie on your back with one knee bent toward your chest. Slowly move your bent knee in a circular motion to gently stretch your hip joint. Credit: Canva

Hip Extension

Lie on your stomach with your legs straight. Squeeze your glute muscles and lift one leg off the floor, then slowly lower it back down. Credit: Canva

Lateral Leg Raises

Lie on your side with your legs straight. Lift your top leg up toward the ceiling, keeping it straight. Slowly lower it back down. Credit: Canva

Standing Hip Abduction

Stand straight and hold onto a wall for support. Lift one leg out to the side as high as you can, then slowly bring it back to the starting position. Credit: Canva

Bridge

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Lift your hips toward the ceiling until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. Credit: Canva

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Hip Exercises That Will Keep You Flexible As You Age

​Hip Flexor Stretch ​

​Seated Knee Raises ​

​Butterfly Stretch ​

​Hip Stretch ​

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