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Standing Hip Circles

Standing Hip Circles: Abductors.

Primary muscles
Abductors
Secondary muscles
Adductors
Equipment
Bodyweight
Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Stretching
Mechanic
Isolation
Force
Pull

Movement notes

  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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