AbductorsBeginner

Standing Hip Circles

Stretching movement using Body Only.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary AbductorsSupporting Adductors

Movement instructions

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.

Technique guidance

Breathe slowly and evenly. Exhale as you ease into a comfortable range, and never use the breath to force a deeper position.

Use only a comfortable range; a stretch may feel like tension but should not feel sharp or joint-specific.
Come out of the position slowly and use support when balance is limited.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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