How to Perform the Hip Internal Rotation

How to Do Hip Internal Rotation/Internal Rotation of Hip

• Begin in a standing position

• Lift knee to hip level open at the furthest point away from the midline of the body

• Rotate your knee inwards toward the midline of the body

• Gently bring the leg down

• Repeat on both sides

Benefits of the Hip Internal Rotation/Internal Rotation of Hip

The benefits of the hip internal rotation are that it stretches and loosens tight and weak hip muscles. It allows you to perform normal movements with ease such as walking, running, squatting, and crouching; Inevitability preventing injury and disease. We recommend performing this movement during the warm-up phase of your workout especially if you intend to squat.

Hip Internal Rotation Muscles | Internal Rotation of Hip Muscles

• Adductor Longus, Brevis

• Adductor Magnus 

• Tensor Fascia Latae

• Gluteus Medius

• Gluteus Minimums

• Pectineus

Other hip internal rotation muscles are stabilizing while doing this exercise.

Why Are Hip Internal Rotation’ Useful

This exercise can be used as a tool to prep the body for your workout or used as a form of active recovery on your rest days. It is usually incorporated into workout programs as a form of rehabilitation for hip weakness or instability.

Variations of the Hip Internal Rotation/Internal Rotation of Hip 

Lay down on the floor on your back. Lift your knee to hip level away from the midline of the body, slowly rotate your knee in towards the midline, extend your leg and bring it back to the ground. Repeat on both sides. This is very good for beginners and the elderly because it doesn’t require balance or stability while standing on one leg. 

Common Names the Hip Internal Rotation Is Known By

• Internal Rotation of Hip

• Hip Internal Rotation Stretch

• Internal Hip Rotation

• Hip Internal Rotation Stretches

• Internal Rotation of the Hip

• Internal Rotation Hip

• Normal Hip Internal Rotation

Video of the Hip Internal Rotation/Internal Rotation of Hip

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