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Abductors

Standing Hip Circles

Standing Hip Circles (Start)Standing Hip Circles (End)

A mobility drill that moves your leg in circles to warm up the hip joint and the muscles around it.

Primary musclesAbductors
Secondary musclesAdductors

Setup

  1. 1Stand tall, holding a wall or support.
  2. 2Lift one leg slightly off the floor.

How to perform

  1. 1Move the lifted leg in a controlled circle, as large as is comfortable.
  2. 2Keep your torso still.
  3. 3Do several circles in one direction, then reverse.
  4. 4Switch legs.

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