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1.01
StretchingBody weight

Standing Hip Circle

Intensity
duration
MET
2energy expenditure
Type
Stretching

Target muscles

  • Lats25%
  • Glutes25%
  • Quads25%
  • Abs25%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep a slight bend in your standing knee for balance and stability.

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet together and your hands on your hips.

  2. 2

    Lift one leg off the ground and move it in a circular motion from the hip.

  3. 3

    Complete the desired number of circles, then switch directions.

  4. 4

    Repeat with the other leg.

Expert tip

Keep the movement controlled and smooth, and avoid any jerky motions to prevent injury.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Circling from the knee instead of the hip
  • ✕Swaying the torso to create the circle
  • ✕Dropping the standing hip toward the floor
Standing Hip Circle · 1.01