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

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

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.