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Standing Hip Circles
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Standing Hip Circles

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Standing Hip Circles - view 1
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About This Exercise

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

1Setup

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

2Execution

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.

Pro Tips

  • 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.