Type: Dynamic stretch
Suitable for: Warm-up, Flexibility and mobility, Core strengthening
Hip circles are a dynamic exercise designed to improve the mobility of your hips while also engaging and strengthening your core. By moving your hips in a controlled circular motion, you not only warm up the hip joints and muscles but also enhance your overall stability and posture, making this exercise a perfect inclusion in both warm-up routines and core training sessions.
Directions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, hands resting on your hips.
- Slowly rotate your hips in a circular motion, pushing them forward, to the side, back, and then to the other side.
- Keep your upper body still and focus on moving your hips in a smooth, fluid motion.
- After several rotations, reverse the direction and repeat the movement for several more repetitions.
Helpful hints
- Engage your core: Keep your core muscles tight throughout the exercise to stabilize your body and maintain proper form.
- Control your pace: Move your hips slowly and deliberately to maximize the stretch.
- Maintain good posture: Keep your shoulders back, chest up, and spine neutral to prevent any strain and ensure effective mobilization of your hips.