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Hip Circles Stretch Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Revolved Triangle Pose demonstration

Revolved Triangle Pose
2
Lying Abduction Adduction demonstration

Lying Abduction Adduction
3
Rocking Happy Baby demonstration

Rocking Happy Baby
4
Standing Hip Circle demonstration

Standing Hip Circle
5
Twist Step Stretch demonstration

Twist Step Stretch
6
Sitting Lotus Pose Hip Horizontal Rotation demonstration

Sitting Lotus Pose Hip Horizontal Rotation
7
Front and Side Knee Drive demonstration

Front and Side Knee Drive
8
Standing Balance Hip Flexion demonstration

Standing Balance Hip Flexion
9
Hanging Toes to Bar demonstration

Hanging Toes to Bar
10
Bodyweight Knee Thrust demonstration

Bodyweight Knee Thrust
11
Standing Hip Frontal Rotation Curl demonstration

Standing Hip Frontal Rotation Curl
12
Marching on Spot demonstration

Marching on Spot

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Hip Circles Stretch trains

Primary Iliopsoas

Secondary Adductor Brevis Adductor Longus Adductor Magnus Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Obliques

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