Standing Hip Circles
Standing Hip Circles
- Category
- Stretching
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Body Only
- Force
- Pull
- Mechanic
- Isolation
Primary Muscles
Abductors
Secondary Muscles
Adductors
Instructions
- 1
Begin standing on one leg, holding to a vertical support.
- 2
Raise the unsupported knee to 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
- 3
Open the hip as far as possible, attempting to make a big circle with your knee.
- 4
Perform this movement slowly for a number of repetitions, and repeat on the other side.
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