Standing Hip Circles
A upper legs exercise targeting the abductors, performed with body weight.
How to do Standing Hip Circles
Begin standing on one leg, holding to a vertical support.
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.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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