Standing Hip Circles
Level: beginner
Category: stretching
Force: pull
Mechanic: isolation
Equipment: body only
Primary muscles: abductors
Secondary muscles: adductors
Instructions:
Begin standing on one leg, holding to a vertical support.
Raise the unsupported knee to 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
Open the hip as far as possible, attempting to make a big circle with your knee.
Perform this movement slowly for a number of repetitions, and repeat on the other side.