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ID: Standing_Hip_Circles

Standing Hip Circles

LEVEL: beginner
Standing Hip Circles

PROTOCOL SPECS

  • CATEGORYstretching
  • MECHANICisolation
  • FORCEpull
  • EQUIPMENTbody only

MUSCLE ENGAGEMENT

PRIMARY TARGETS

abductors

SECONDARY TARGETS

adductors

EXECUTION PROTOCOL

  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.