How To Fix Tight and Weak Hips (Part 3) – Side-Lying Resisted Clam Shells

Use a band to help recruit the top hip while stabilizing on the bottom leg and forearm.

This exercise is a great way to activate the hips and work stability.

2-3 sets of 8-12 reps

If you have a resistance band, here are a couple of simple and useful warm-up sequences to get the hips warmed up.

Monster Walks are a great way to activate the muscles around the hips to get you prepped for activity.

Side stepping, forward diagonal stepping, and backward diagonal stepping.

——————-
Check out my courses for rehab and injury-prevention for BJJ https://www.thejiujitsutherapist.com/store

If you want to learn more, reach out by e-mail jiujitsutherapist@gmail.com to learn how we can work together and how I can help your joints move better and stay healthier.

In this video I show some of the absolute best core stability exercises, “The McGill Big 3.” These exercises were created by Dr. Stu McGill and can be found in his book, “The Back Mechanic.”

Here is a quick explanation of each exercise and my reps and sets recommendations:

1. Modified Curl Up: 1 set, 5 reps, 3-5 sec holds

Lie your back with one knee bent and one knee straight, this puts your pelvis in a neutral position and the muscles of your core in an optimal alignment of pull to avoid strain on the low back. Place your hands under the arch of your low back and ensure that this arch is maintained throughout the curl-up. Start by bracing your abdomen and maintain alignment with the neck and upper back. Pick a spot on the ceiling and focus your gaze there, lift your shoulder blades off the floor and slowly return to the start position.

2. Side Plank: 1 set, 3-5 reps, 10-15 sec holds

Lie on your side and place your elbow directly under your shoulder. With your legs straight, place your top foot on the ground in front of your bottom foot. Maintain a neutral spine and try to keep the back straight (don’t forget to engage muscle around the shoulder blade).

3. Bird-Dog: 1 set, 5 reps, 5 sec holds

Start on your hands and knees with your hands under the shoulders and knees under the hips. Maintain a neutral spine. Lift your arm in front and kick your opposite leg straight back while keeping your hips level (avoid rotation). Return to the starting position and repeat on opposite arm and leg. That is one repetition.

——————–
Check out my courses for rehab and injury-prevention for BJJ https://www.thejiujitsutherapist.com/store

If you want to learn more, reach out by e-mail jiujitsutherapist@gmail.com to learn how we can work together and how I can help your joints move better and stay healthier.

Song Code: OVTHVN6PVVVGK5OV

The 6 best strength training exercises for BJJ with Ben Zhuang. Download a free PDF of these exercises here: https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-strength-training-the-top-6-exercises/

The Dead Bug exercise for core strength in BJJ, the final video in this BJJ Strength series with BJJ black belt and strength and conditioning expert Ben Zhuang (@coachbz on IG). Catch my in-depth interview with Ben at https://www.grapplearts.com/bjj-exercises/ and download my free iOS and Android app with 457 minutes of free techniques at https://www.grapplearts.com/masterapp

Almost every movement we do utilizes core strength and stability, so fighters especially need to focus on developing this area! Coach PJ shares 5 exercises that you can do using a medicine ball to help with rotational power, abdominal strength, hip endurance and lower back conditioning.
Subscribe to fightTIPS►http://bit.ly/1APnzvw
Coach PJ’s Instagram►www.instagram.com/trainwithpj

FOLLOW:
Facebook | http://bit.ly/fightTIPSFacebook
Twitter | http://bit.ly/fightTIPSTwitter
Instagram | http://bit.ly/fightTIPSInstagram

Heres the workout: 20 Seconds each exercise
Forward/back squat
Donkey kicks
Low prisoner jacks
(Repeat 4 rounds)