Standing External Hip Rotations
ID: 613
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- Exercise Type:
- Core Rotate
- Contraindications:
- None
- Equipment:
- Floor Based, Dumbbell
- Applicability:
- Group&Focus
- Superset?:
- No
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Breathe consistently — match breathing to movement rhythm.
- 2. Quality of movement always takes priority over speed or load.
- 3. Feet anchored and hip-width apart unless the drill specifically calls for a step.
Regression:
Practise the rotation pattern without load using a dowel to monitor spine position.
Progression:
Add a plyometric or power element — rotational med ball throw — once strength is established.
Common Problems:
Lumbar rotation instead of thoracic — cue the rotation to come from above the belly button. Loss of hip position — reset and slow down.