Hip Circles

This exercise focuses on your abs, hip flexors, and shoulder stabilizers. These movements can strengthen your obliques, promote shoulder stabilization, and stretch your back and hamstrings. This challenging exercise teaches lift in your upper body while providing a stretch across your chest.

Chapter 4: Total Body | Hip Circles

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1 Sit on the floor with your legs extended to form a V with your body. Place your hands flat on the floor behind you—a little wider than shoulder width apart.

Chapter 4: Total Body | Hip Circles

2 On an inhale, begin to trace a large clockwise circle. Exhale at the bottom and complete the circle.

3 On an inhale, begin to trace a large counterclockwise circle. Exhale at the bottom and complete the circle. Perform the last two steps 6 times.