Hip Swings (Exercise classification: beginner)
Equipment: wall or countertop
- Begin standing next to a wall or a countertop with the right side of your body closest to the wall or countertop
- Place your right hand on the surface for balance
- Your left hand can go on your hip or your can let your left arm hang comfortably at your side
- Keeping your knee straight, swing your left leg back and forth in one smooth motion.
- The movement should come from your hip at a comfortable speed. Keep your trunk still when you do this.
- Keep height of leg in a comfortable range
- You can perform on both sides but for constipation you want to make sure to do the left side.
- Repeat for 10-20 repetitions (forward swing and back swing of the leg = 1 repetition).