Standing Leg Circle
Description
This exercise involves standing on one leg and making circles with the other leg. It helps to improve balance, stability, and flexibility in the hips and legs.
Equipment Required
Standing Leg Circle Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your hands on your hips.
- Lift your right leg off the ground and extend it out in front of you.
- Slowly rotate your right leg in a circular motion, keeping your foot flexed and your leg straight.
- Complete 10 circles in one direction, then switch and do 10 circles in the opposite direction.
- Lower your right leg back down to the ground and repeat the exercise with your left leg.
Standing Leg Circle Form & Visual
Standing Leg Circle Benefits
- Improves balance and stability
- Strengthens the muscles in the legs, hips, and glutes
- Increases flexibility in the hips and legs
- Helps to improve posture and alignment
- Can be done anywhere without any equipment
Standing Leg Circle Muscles Worked
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Quadriceps
- Hip flexors
- Abductors
- Adductors
- Core muscles for stability
Standing Leg Circle Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Leg Circle with Resistance Band
- Standing Leg Circle with Ankle Weights
- Standing Leg Circle with Stability Ball
- Standing Leg Circle with Dumbbell
- Standing Leg Circle with Medicine Ball
