Half Seated Leg Circle
Description
This exercise involves sitting on one hip with the opposite leg extended out to the side and circling it in a half circle motion. It targets the hip abductors and external rotators.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Half Seated Leg Circle Instructions
- Start by sitting on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- Bend your left knee and place your left foot on the floor, bringing your heel close to your left buttock.
- Place your left hand on the floor behind you for support.
- Extend your right leg out to the side, keeping it straight and your foot flexed.
- Slowly lift your right leg off the floor and begin to make small circles with your foot, keeping your leg straight and your toes pointed.
- Complete 10 circles in one direction, then switch and complete 10 circles in the opposite direction.
- Repeat on the other side.
Half Seated Leg Circle Form & Visual
Half Seated Leg Circle Benefits
- Strengthens abdominal muscles
- Improves core stability
- Helps with posture
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
- Low impact exercise
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Half Seated Leg Circle Muscles Worked
- Abdominal muscles
- Gluteal muscles
- Hip flexor muscles
- Quadriceps muscles
- Hamstring muscles
- Inner thigh muscles
- Outer thigh muscles
Half Seated Leg Circle Variations & Alternatives
- full-seated-leg-circle
- standing-leg-circle
- lying-leg-circle
- one-legged-leg-circle
- reverse-leg-circle
