Femur Circles

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Published March 8, 2018

Following on from Bent Knee Fallout we have Femur Circles.

This is good for

Femur circles are great for releasing tight hips.  This exercise can also help reduce tension through the low back.

How to do Femur Circles

Pilates Can Femur circle
  • Float legs in the air one at a time
Pilates Can Femur Circle
  • With hands on top of knees, circle thigh bones in the hip socket
  • Reverse the direction

You can also do this one leg at a time

Things to focus on

While performing femur circles, maintain a good connection through your abdominals, and keep the spine long. Your shoulders should stay relaxed on the mat, and your torso quiet throughout.

Challenges

While performing femur circles, maintain a good connection through your abdominals, and keep the spine long. Your shoulders should stay relaxed on the mat, and your torso quiet throughout. The pelvis stays in neutral position with this exercise – avoid rocking side to side or tilting the pelvis anteriorly/posteriorly.

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About the author 

Claire Gunther is a PAA Principal Level Pilates Instructor with over 20 years and 20k+ hours of professional Pilates delivery experience.

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