[header] How to gain flexibility in your hips [title] Warm up with light cardio for 10-15 minutes. [step] Jumping jacks, walking lunges, heel kickbacks, and marching are great activities to warm you up. Warming up will help prevent injury as you stretch. 
[title] Kneel on the floor with your right leg bent in front of you. [step] You should have your left knee on the floor and your right knee pointing in front of you, with both of your legs bent at right angles.