Seated Figure-Eight Leg Circles
Sculpt your core and improve hip mobility with this challenging seated exercise. Trace a fluid figure-eight to engage deep abdominals and build stability with every controlled rotation.
The Seated Figure-Eight Leg Circles mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Seated Figure-Eight Leg Circles Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
How to do the Seated Figure-Eight Leg Circles
Positioning
Sit on a yoga mat with your legs bent and feet lifted off the floor.
Lean your torso back slightly, maintaining a straight spine and engaging your core.
Place your hands on the floor behind or beside your hips for stability, keeping your arms straight.
Execution
Keep your knees and feet together.
Trace a figure-eight pattern in the air with your knees by drawing them in toward your chest, extending them out, sweeping them to one side, and then bringing them back in and around to the other side.
Ensure the movement originates from your core strength rather than momentum.
Maintain control throughout the entire figure-eight motion, keeping your chest lifted and shoulders back.
Seated Figure-Eight Leg Circles FAQs
What muscles does the Seated Figure-Eight Leg Circles work?
The Seated Figure-Eight Leg Circles mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Seated Figure-Eight Leg Circles?
None. The Seated Figure-Eight Leg Circles is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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