Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Standing Lateral Leg Circle with a Chair.
A standing hip mobility drill where you balance on one leg while tracing slow lateral circles with the opposite leg, using a chair for support. The movement improves hip joint range of motion, activates the outer glutes and hip abductors, and challenges single-leg balance.
The Standing Lateral Leg Circle with a Chair is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
