How to do Wide Leg Torso Circles
StandingFlowing movementBoth sidesBeginner
Wide Leg Torso Circles is a standing flowing stretch for your hips, hamstrings and core. Do it on one side, then switch.
Step by step
- 1Stand with your feet wide apart and hands on your hips.
- 2Hinge at your hips.
- 3Rotate your torso in a wide circle.
- 4Keep movements controlled.
- 5Switch directions halfway through.
What you should feel
Let your hips stay steady as you circle.
Form tips
- Engage your core to support your lower back. Keep knees slightly bent to ease joint pressure.
- Feel your lower back and the backs of your legs.
- Breathe smoothly… no rush.
Make it easier
Keep the circles small if your lower back needs a gentler day.
Coming out of it
Let the circles get smaller… and come back up to standing.
Muscles it works
Move slowly and stop if anything hurts. This is general guidance, not medical advice; check with a professional if you're injured or recovering.
Do Wide Leg Torso Circles with a coach
In BendEase, a voice coach talks you into Wide Leg Torso Circles, cues you through the hold and tells you when to switch sides, while the guided video shows you exactly how. It's built into routines for your hips and hamstrings.
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