Hip Rotations

DIFFICULTY

Easy

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

None

STARTING POSITION

Lie on your back with your legs in the air and your knees bent to 90 degrees.

PROCEDURE

1. Extend your arms out to the sides.
2. Rotate your legs to one side until they touch the floor.
3. Bring legs back to center.
4. Repeat on the other side.

COACHING KEYS

• Keep the abdominals engaged throughout the movement.
• Hold for a couple of seconds to let the hips and lower back “open up”.

YOU SHOULD FEEL IT

Hip, low back, and abdominals.

SKI PURPOSE

Improves hip and low back flexibility. This is important in helping prevent ski related injuries.