# How to do the hip circles

Source: https://stretchminute.com/stretches/hip-circles

Loosens the hips and lower back.

![Hip Circles](https://stretchminute.com/img/stretches/hip-circles.webp)

## How to do it

1. Hands on hips, feet apart.
2. Circle your hips slowly, then change direction.
3. Hold for 30 seconds.

## At a glance

- Hold: 30 seconds
- Position: Standing
- Body area: Hips, Back
- Equipment: None
- In routines: [Wake Up](https://stretchminute.com/routines/wake-up), [Pre-Workout Warm-Up](https://stretchminute.com/routines/warm-up), [Hips](https://stretchminute.com/routines/hips)

Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice.