Side Lying Hip Rotation

Exercise Overview

This is a hip active range of motion exercise that is focused on rotation. Start by lying down on your side and flex your top hip forwards up to 90 degrees (depending on your current goals). Hold the thigh in the air and rotate it so that the foot moves towards the ceiling internally rotate the hip. Then lower the foot towards the floor to externally rotate the hip.

Muscles Involved

External Hip RotatorsGluteus MaximusQuadratus FemorisSartoriusInternal Hip RotatorsPiriformisPectineusTensor Fascia Latae (TFL)Gluteus MinimusGracilis

Related Conditions

Hip ImpingementExternal Snapping Hip SyndromeGreater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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