Knee Tap Squats

KNEE TO FLOOR TAPS

This warm up exercise is to improve hip internal rotation mobility while in a deep squat. For this exercise, go into a deep squat and hold the position with one leg as the other is rotated inwards until the knee taps the floor gently. Alternate sides and repeat as required to get desired results. This exercise can also be used in general for improving hip internal rotation.

Muscles Involved:

  • Tensor Fascia Latae

  • Gluteus Medius

  • Gluteus Minimus

  • Hip Adductors

  • Pectineus

Related Conditions:

  • Functional Hip Impingement

  • Snapping Hip Syndrome

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