Standing Hip Circles

Standing Hip Circles
Standing Hip Circles
Level: beginner
Equipment: body only
Force: pull
Mechanic: isolation
Core muscles: abductors
Secondary muscle: 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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