The ABCs of Hip Rotation

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the anatomy, biomechanics, and cueing of hip rotation.

Points of discussion include:

A brief intro to hip joint anatomy
Open vs. closed chain hip rotation
What is the average ROM of hip external & internal rotation?
What are hip anteversion and retroversion?
What does research suggest about the connection between lack of hip rotation and hip pain?
The difference between alignment/position and muscular action in a yoga pose or movement
What’s the hip rotation alignment in warrior 1?
What’s the hip rotation alignment in warrior 2?
What’s the hip rotation alignment in gomukhasana?
What’s the hip rotation alignment in the 90/90 position?
What’s the hip rotation alignment in half moon?
How could you work on hip internal rotation in yoga?
…And much more!

Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

Podcast episode: “Posture is Overrated” w/ Todd Hargrove (Yoga Meets Movement Science episode 25)

Podcast episode: “Pigeon Pose: Friend or Foe?” (Yoga Meets Movement Science episode 18)

Podcast episode: “Yoga Alignment Rules That Don’t Make Sense” (Yoga Meets Movement Science episode 33)

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

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