Movement · Hips & Glutes
Side Kick Circles
The Work · Move 5 of 8
Why this one
Small circles at hip height challenge the hip stabilizers in every direction and smooth out any weak points in the range.
8–10 sets
Breath — Inhale to lengthen the leg · Exhale to circle it
How to do it
Lie on your side, body long. Lift the top leg to hip height and draw small, controlled circles — a few one way, then reverse. Keep the leg long and the torso still.
Keep in mind
Keep the circles small and the hips stacked — control the whole path, don’t swing.
Every move: lightly lift your pelvic floor — a gentle lift, never a clench — and breathe slow and full (hold the stretches for about 5 easy breaths, at least 30 seconds). New to the lift? →