Legs·Bodyweight·Isolation
Standing Hip Circles
Abductors · Bodyweight
Beginner
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Force
Pull
The Standing Hip Circles is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Abductors.
Muscles Worked
Abductors primaryAdductors secondary
How to Do the Standing Hip Circles
- 1Begin standing on one leg, holding to a vertical support.
- 2Raise the unsupported knee to 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
- 3Open the hip as far as possible, attempting to make a big circle with your knee.
- 4Perform this movement slowly for a number of repetitions, and repeat on the other side.
Related Exercises
Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.