Stiff hips? Try these trainer-approved strength moves after 60 starting today.<\/p>\n
When your hips feel stiff, stretching might seem like the obvious solution. But after 60, tightness is often a symptom of weak muscles, not just limited flexibility. When your glutes and hip stabilizers lose strength with age, the surrounding muscles tighten to make up for it<\/a>. The result feels like poor mobility and stiffness, but in reality your hip joints simply lack stability and force production.<\/p>\n The good news is you can combat weak hips and joint discomfort with regular strength training. According to a 2023 meta-analysis,<\/a> resistance training is the most effective way to improve hip function in older adults. Research shows that strengthening your glutes improves walking speed<\/a>, balance<\/a>, and fall prevention<\/a> in adults over 60.<\/p>\n To find out which exercises are best for restoring hip strength better than stretching after 60, we spoke with James Bickerstaff, CPT, a certified personal trainer at OriGym<\/a>, who shares his top five daily moves below. \u201cRestoring strength in the glutes, outer hips, and stabilizing muscles does more for long-term mobility than passive flexibility work,\u201d Bickerstaff explains. \u201cStrong hips support the lower back, improve gait mechanics, and reduce compensatory strain on the knees.<\/p>\n