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Standing Balance Hip Rotation

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Improve balance & hip mobility! Rotate your way to stability with this challenging single-leg exercise.

Ms. Grey Smith
Ms. Grey Smith
@JustHer_grayTho

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

1. Start by standing on one leg, keeping your supporting knee slightly bent for stability. Ensure your standing foot is pointing straight ahead.

2. Extend your other leg back, hinging at the hip of your standing leg to lean your torso forward. Reach your arms out in front of you for balance. Your body should form a straight line from your extended leg to your head.

3. While maintaining balance on your standing leg, rotate the hip of your raised leg outward without losing the alignment of your body. Your pelvis and shoulders should remain parallel to the ground.

4. Hold the rotated position for a brief moment, then rotate the hip inward to return to the starting position with the leg extended back. Maintain a controlled movement throughout the exercise.

5. Perform the desired number of rotations, then return to the initial standing position. This marks the completion of one set.

6. Repeat the set on the opposite leg to ensure balanced training of both hip complexes.

7. Focus on controlled movements and maintaining balance throughout the exercise. Avoid any sudden or jerky movements that could lead to loss of balance.

It is important to pay attention to body alignment and balance to fully benefit from this exercise. It can help to enhance hip mobility, stability, and overall balance.