Standing Hip RotationExercise demonstration

For men

Standing Hip Rotation

LegsBackCoreDifficulty 2/5Standing

How to do it

  1. Stand steadily with your hands on your hips and your knees relaxed.
  2. Make wide, smooth circles with your hips, then reverse direction.
  3. Stand tall, lift one knee, and circle it outward through a comfortable range.
  4. Lower the leg, then lift the other knee and repeat the circular movement.

What to feel

Your hips and lower back loosening as warmth builds around your hip joints.

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