We spend so much time seated or standing throughout the day, we almost rarely spend time exploring newer hip ranges of motion and controlling this fancy ball in socket with intention.
I’m all for active stretches - especially those that push into new ranges your hip hasn’t hit in a few hours. These can be extremely helpful in maintaining range of motion if done regularly. So pair these with some exercises that target the same muscles you feel a stretch in!
None if these should hurt. Work within a controlled and pain-free range. This is critical for stiff hips. If something doesn’t feel right, get an assessment by a PT to see where YOUR entry point in exercise is!