Standing hip axial rotation

Muscles

• Gluteus maximus
• Piriformis
• Obturator externus
• Obturator internus
• Gemellus inferior
• Gemellus superior
• Quadratus femoris
• Flexor digitorum brevis
• Flexor digitorum longus
• Flexor hallucis longus
• Flexor hallucis brevis
• Gluteus minimus
• Gluteus medius

Technique

1. Stand on one leg and raise the other leg in front, knee bent
2. Rotate the lower leg inward so your foot is in front of you
3. Rotate the lower leg outward so your foot is out to the side

Form tips

1. Rotate the leg from the hip socket.
2. Keep the thigh parallel to the floor

Similar Exercises

• Standing hip circles
• Corkscrew squat
• Pigeon squat
• Butterfly squat
• Standing ankle circles

Equipment

• Ground (standing)