Hip - Lateral Rotation (External Rotation)

Hip - Lateral Rotation demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart
  • 2Lift one leg and rest your ankle on your opposite knee
  • 3Gently press down on your lifted knee until you feel a stretch in your hip
  • 4Hold for up to 30 seconds, then switch sides
  • 5Repeat 2-3 times on each side

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged for balance
  • Only press on your knee as far as comfortable
  • Make sure to do the stretch on both sides
  • Breathe calmly and deeply during the stretch

Hip - Lateral Rotation Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs