Movement · Sideline Series
Side Kick Circles
The Work · Move 16 of 19 · 5 each way, each side
Why this one
Small circles at hip height challenge the hip stabilizers in every direction and smooth out any weak points in the range.
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? →