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Stand tall with feet slightly apart. Place hands on hips. Raise your left foot slightly off the ground in front of you. Cross the left leg over the right leg and return to the start (one circle). Repeat. Switch legs. <\/p>\n

Pilates Standing Hip Circes Exercise FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What are the benefits of the standing hip circle exercise?<\/h4>\n

Hip opener. Strengthens thighs, buttocks, and hamstrings. Activates and mobilizes the hips and groin.<\/p>\n

What should I be aware of when doing the exercise?<\/h4>\n

Raise left foot slightly off the ground. Rotate in (internal rotation) and out (external rotation) from your femur. Be aware of which one is more challenging and call it your “Rehab Position”.<\/p>\n

What are some modifications to standing hip circles?<\/h4>\n

A)<\/strong> Hip circles moving legs to the side.<\/p>\n

B)<\/strong> Hip circles moving legs behind you.<\/p>\n

C)<\/strong> Hip circles with leg crossing over the other leg.<\/p>\n

D)<\/strong> Keep your feet on the ground and circle your hips (roll your hips around in a circular motion).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

E)<\/strong> Keep feet together during the exercise (instead of slightly apart).<\/p>\n

What are some modifications?<\/h4>\n

Hip Hinge Pilates Exercise<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Releve Plie Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Standing Hip Rotation Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Stand tall with feet slightly apart. Place hands on hips. Raise your left foot slightly off the ground in front of you. Cross the left leg over the right leg and return to the start (one circle). Repeat. Switch legs. 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