Standing Hip Circles

Standing Hip Circles — Start position — Start position

Standing Hip Circles — End position — End position

Region: Hip & Glute
Equipment: Body Only
Category: Stretching
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: isolation
Force: pull

Muscles worked

abductors
adductors

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Begin standing on one leg, holding to a vertical support.
Raise the unsupported knee to 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
Open the hip as far as possible, attempting to make a big circle with your knee.
Perform this movement slowly for a number of repetitions, and repeat on the other side.

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