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Standing Hip Circles

Standing Hip Circles — starting positionStanding Hip Circles — end position
Primary muscles
Abductors
Equipment
Body Only
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation · Pull

How to do the Standing Hip Circles

  1. 1

    Begin standing on one leg, holding to a vertical support.

  2. 2

    Raise the unsupported knee to 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.

  3. 3

    Open the hip as far as possible, attempting to make a big circle with your knee.

  4. 4

    Perform this movement slowly for a number of repetitions, and repeat on the other side.

Secondary muscles worked

Adductors

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