Side Lying Leg Circle
Description
The side lying leg circle is a hip mobility drill done lying on the side. The mover circles the top leg in big controlled circles. It mobilizes the hip joint through multiple ranges.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Side Lying Leg Circle Instructions
- Lie on the side with the bottom leg bent for support.
- Stack the hips and shoulders.
- Lift the top leg straight up to hip height.
- Brace your core and keep the body still.
- Circle the leg forward and down.
- Continue the circle through the back.
- Bring the leg back up to the start.
- Reverse the direction. Finish then switch sides.
Side Lying Leg Circle Form & Visual
Side Lying Leg Circle Benefits
- Mobilizes the hips
- Strong warm-up drill
- Useful for hip range
- Builds the glutes
- Trains hip control
Side Lying Leg Circle Muscles Worked
- Hip Flexors
- Gluteus medius
- Gluteus maximus
Side Lying Leg Circle Variations & Alternatives
- Hip Circles
- Fire Hydrant
- Side Leg Lift
- Clamshell
