Standing Hip Circles

Technique

How to perform Standing Hip Circles

1. Begin standing on one leg, holding to a vertical support.
2. Raise the unsupported knee to 90 degrees.
3. This will be your starting position.
4. Open the hip as far as possible, attempting to make a big circle with your knee.
5. Perform this movement slowly for a number of repetitions, and repeat on the other side.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus.