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How do I perform hip swings side to side?

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine
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Stand facing a wall with your arms outstretched, feet placed shoulder-width apart.  Balance on one leg and swing the opposite leg side to side in front of your body without moving your pelvis.  You should feel a stretch in the back of your hip and inside your thigh.  Repeat on the opposite side.


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