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How to do: Standing Hip Circles

Abductorsbeginnerbody only
Standing Hip Circles — starting position
Start position
Standing Hip Circles — finishing position
Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

  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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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).