hip compression diagnosis - is the answer... a, b, c, or d - all of the above?

idk how many poses require hip compression, but it's definitely more than i can count on my fingers & toes

there are 3 tests you can do on the mat & standing to gauge where your areas of opportunities to compress thy thigh. not completely fool proof, but hopefully it will give you a general direction on what to work on

not completely necessary, but i recommend doing the same tests on the mat then standing up. doing them standing can provide a sanity check because you are working against gravity so your muscles need to do extra work. if there is a big difference on the mat & standing - you might also need to work on strengthening your muscles

💡 Transformative tips:

1/ test 1 will tell you if you need to work on your hip flexors more than your glute flexibility

2/ test 2 brings in a third variable - your hammies. compare your result with test 3 to figure out if your hammies need more work vs your glute flexibility

3/ test 3 helps prioritize if you need to work your hammies or your glute flexibility. if there is a big gap btwn test 2 and 3 - you might need to work on your glutes rather than your hammies

4/ try diagnosing your hip compression at a later time to see if you still need to work on the same area or if you need to move on to a different area