Hip Circles: how to do it and muscles worked
The hip circles mainly works your hip flexors and glutes. You need bodyweight (no equipment).
Muscles worked
How to do the hip circles
- 1
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips. Keep your knees soft and your chest up.
- 2
Move your hips in a large, slow circle as if you are drawing a circle with your belly button. Make the circle as big as you can without moving your shoulders.
- 3
Do 8 to 10 circles in one direction, then switch to the other direction. Breathe steadily and keep your feet planted.
Form tip: Keep your upper body still and move only from the hips. Avoid locking your knees or leaning your torso back.
Common questions
- Which muscles does the hip circles work?
- The hip circles mainly works your hip flexors and glutes.
- What equipment do I need for the hip circles?
- You need bodyweight (no equipment).
- How many sets and reps should I do?
- A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
- How do I track the hip circles in SweatByte?
- Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.
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General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.