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Mobility Exercises

Move well, feel great.

Mobility work restores the range of motion life takes away — sitting, driving, screens, poor sleep. These daily movements open hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders so training feels smooth and pain-free.

Guided workouts

3 sessions

Full body

Daily Mobility Flow

15 minBeginner5 exercises

Needs BodyweightNeeds Resistance BandsNeeds Dumbbells

world greatest stretchcat cow90 90 hip stretchthoracic rotationshoulder cars

Hips

Hip Opener

12 minBeginner4 exercises

Needs BodyweightNeeds Resistance BandsNeeds Dumbbells

deep squat holdcouch stretch90 90 hip stretchhamstring stretch

Full-body mobility

No-Equipment Mobility Flow

15 minBeginner7 exercises

Needs Bodyweight

cat cowcobra stretchthread the needlewall slideship flexor stretch

34 mobility exercises for your gear

01Single-Leg Calf Raise

Bulletproof calves and Achilles for runners.

strength3 × 12–20 per leg8 min

02Easy Lap Swimming

Full-body cardio with zero impact on joints.

cardio1 × 20–30 min30 min

03Recumbent Bike

The lowest-impact way to build cardiovascular fitness.

cardio1 × 20–40 min30 min

04World's Greatest Stretch

One stretch that opens hips, hamstrings, and mid-back at once.

mobility2 × 5 per side8 min

05Cat-Cow

The 60-second spinal reset that helps almost any stiff back.

mobility2 × 10 reps5 min

0690/90 Hip Stretch

The gold-standard hip opener for desk workers.

mobility2 × 5 per side8 min

07Thoracic Spine Rotation

Undo the hunched-forward posture screens create.

mobility2 × 8 per side5 min

08Couch Stretch

The single best stretch for tight hip flexors from sitting.

mobility2 × 60 sec per side5 min

09Shoulder CARs

Controlled shoulder circles that build usable overhead mobility.

mobility1 × 5 per direction, per side6 min

10Deep Squat Hold

The single-position 'reset' for hips, ankles, and back.

mobility2–3 × 45–60 sec6 min

11Wall Angels

Fix rounded shoulders in under 5 minutes a day.

mobility2 × 10 reps5 min

12Standing Hamstring Stretch

Simple daily hamstring lengthening.

mobility2 × 30 sec per leg4 min

13Child's Pose

The reset button for a stressed body.

mobility2 × 60 sec4 min

14Single-Leg Balance

Balance is a fall-risk predictor. Train it daily, brush-your-teeth style.

mobility3 × 30–60 sec per side5 min

15Dead Hang

Grip + shoulder decompression + core in one static hold.

strength3 × 20–60 sec6 min

16Reverse Lunge

Knee-friendlier lunge that trains balance and single-leg strength.

strength3 × 10 per leg10 min

17Overhead Carry

Trains overhead stability and shoulder health — a longevity anchor.

strength3 × 20 yards per side12 min

18Bodyweight Squat

The most useful leg exercise. Do them daily.

strength3 × 15–208 min

19Glute Bridge

Wake up sleepy glutes — a lower-back savior.

strength3 × 12–158 min

20Dead Bug

The safest core exercise ever invented.

core3 × 8 per side6 min

21Band Pull-Apart

The 60-second daily fix for hunched-forward posture.

strength3 × 15–204 min

22Bird Dog

The best 'anti-rotation' core exercise for a healthy back.

core3 × 8 per side6 min

23Seated Band Row

The perfect at-home back exercise with a $10 band.

strength3 × 12–158 min

24Wall Push-Up

The gentlest push-up variation — perfect entry point for pressing strength.

strength3 × 10–158 min

25Plank to Downward Dog

Warm the shoulders and open the posterior chain.

mobility3 × 8–128 min

26Superman Hold

Isometric back extension — the antidote to too much sitting.

strength3 × 20–40 sec8 min

27Reverse Snow Angel

Wakes up the mid-back and rear delts — great posture drill.

mobility3 × 10–128 min

28Crab Walk

Reverse crawling on hands and feet — hits triceps, glutes, and shoulders.

strength3 × 30–45 sec8 min

29Inchworm

Full-body warm-up that opens hamstrings and primes the shoulders.

mobility3 × 6–108 min

30Cobra Stretch

Gentle back extension — counteracts hours of sitting.

mobility3 × 20–30 sec8 min

31Thread the Needle

Thoracic rotation drill — one of the best desk-worker mobilizers.

mobility3 × 8–10 per side8 min

32Wall Slides

Wall-supported overhead reach — bulletproofs the shoulders.

mobility3 × 10–128 min

33Doorway Chest Stretch

Open tight chest and front shoulders from too much desk work.

mobility3 × 30 sec per side8 min

34Hip Flexor Stretch

Half-kneeling hip stretch — the antidote to seated hips.

mobility3 × 30 sec per side8 min

Recommended equipment

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Phoenix recommends

Resistance Bands Set

🏠 Home Essentials$20–$45Unlocks 120+ exercises

Why Phoenix recommends it

The single highest-leverage purchase for bodyweight users. Adds resistance to squats, rows, presses, and pulls without taking up any storage.

Best for

Bodyweight-only users who want to break past push-up and squat plateaus.

What it unlocks

→120+ additional exercises
→Perfect for home workouts and travel
→Improves back, shoulder, and arm training

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Phoenix recommends

Premium Yoga Mat

🏠 Home Essentials$30–$90Unlocks 25+ exercises

Why Phoenix recommends it

A grippy 6mm mat makes floor work sustainable. If your knees or wrists hurt during planks or bird dogs, it's usually the mat.

Best for

Everyone starting a daily mobility habit.

What it unlocks

→Comfortable floor work
→Non-slip during stretches
→Doubles as a travel mat

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Phoenix recommends

Hip Circle Loop Band

🧘 Mobility$10–$25Unlocks 15+ exercises

Why Phoenix recommends it

Fixes glute activation in one workout. If your knees cave on squats, this is the single most useful $12 you can spend.

Best for

Anyone with 'lazy glutes' or knee-tracking issues.

What it unlocks

→Glute activation drills
→Lateral banded walks
→Warm-ups for squats and hinges

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FAQ: Mobility

How often should I do mobility work?

Daily, even if only 5–10 minutes. Little and often beats one long session per week.

Is mobility the same as stretching?

No — stretching is passive length. Mobility is active control of that range through strength and motor patterns.

Should I do mobility before or after workouts?

Do dynamic mobility (leg swings, hip openers) before training. Save longer static holds for after or before bed.

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Muscle Building

Get stronger and add lean mass.

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Weight Loss

Burn fat, keep muscle, feel lighter.

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Endurance

Train the engine — run, ride, hike longer.

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Heart Health

Protect and strengthen your heart.

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Longevity

Train now for your 80-year-old self.

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General Health

The basics, done consistently.