Kneeling Leg Half Circle
Description
The kneeling leg half circle is a hip mobility drill done on all fours. The mover lifts one leg and sweeps it in a half circle pattern from front to back. It is a useful warm-up drill for hip mobility.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Kneeling Leg Half Circle Instructions
- Set up on hands and knees in a quadruped position.
- Place the hands under the shoulders and knees under the hips.
- Brace your core and keep the back flat.
- Lift one leg straight back behind you.
- Sweep the leg in a half circle out to the side.
- Continue the sweep to the front of the body.
- Reverse the path back to the start.
- Finish all reps then switch sides.
Kneeling Leg Half Circle Form & Visual
Kneeling Leg Half Circle Benefits
- Mobilizes the hips
- Strong warm-up drill
- Useful before training
- Builds hip range
- Activates the glutes
Kneeling Leg Half Circle Muscles Worked
- Hip Flexors
- Gluteus medius
- Gluteus maximus
Kneeling Leg Half Circle Variations & Alternatives
- Hip Circles
- Fire Hydrant
- Bird Dog
- World Greatest Stretch
