Toning and Strengthening Glutes: Unleash the Power of Hip Circles
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What Is a Hip Circle
A Hip Circle is a small, looped resistance band that can be placed around your thighs just above the knee. Hip Circles help to add resistance to various leg and glute exercises to help increase muscular strength. This inexpensive piece of equipment is great for at home and on the go workouts.
How to Use a Hip Circle
Learning how to use a Hip Circle is very simple. Step into the Hip Circle with both feet. Gently slide the Hip Circle up your legs until it is just above the knees. Make sure that the Hip Circle is level around your thighs and not rolled up in a section. You are now ready to continue with your exercise!
Resistance Levels of Hip Circle Bands
Hip Circle Bands come in various levels of resistance to suit varying abilities and to help you progress. If you have never used a Hip Circle before, we suggest starting with the lightest resistance band and then progressing as your exercises become easier, or if you are up to a challenge. Hip Circle Bands come in different colours to represent different levels of resistance. Each individual Hip Circle Band should state what level of resistance it is.
Where to Purchase Hip Circle Bands
Hip Circle Bands can be purchased be purchased here as a set. If you plan to make Hip Circle Bands a staple in your exercise routine, we suggest purchasing a set so that you will always have the appropriate resistance available even as you get stronger! Luckily, Hip Circle Band sets are usually inexpensive and are easy to store.
Hip Circle Exercises
You can perform many exercises with a Hip Circle! Some Hip Circle exercises include,
What Is a Back Hip Circle
A Back Hip Circle is when a gymnast swings the body around a bar by initiating a backwards movement.
What is a Front Hip Circle
A Front Hip Circle is when a gymnast swings the body around a bar by initiating a forwards movement.
Front Hip Circle Drills
Front Hip Circle Drills refer to a gymnastics move where the gymnast rotates the body around the bar. This move needs to be broken down into various segments in order to learn how to perform the full front circle. It is best to seek the advice and training of a gymnastics coach to help you learn the entire front hip circle!
