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Standing Hip Circle

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Standing hip circles help improve hip mobility and flexibility by engaging the hip and core muscles. This exercise is often used in warm-up routines or for mobility drills.

How to do it

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart and hands on hips.
  2. Engage your core to maintain a stable upper body.
  3. Slowly rotate your hips in a circular motion, making large circles.
  4. Complete the desired number of circles, then switch directions.
  5. Keep movements controlled and avoid arching your back.

Muscles worked

Primary Iliopsoas

Secondary Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Obliques Rectus Abdominis

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