The memory cue for Hip ROM begins with which exercise?

The memory cue for Hip ROM begins with which exercise?

• A. Feet-in-straps leg patterns
• B. Push-ups and dips
• C. Leg circles
• D. Single-leg series

Answer: (A)

Starting with feet-in-strap leg patterns sets up a stable, aligned foundation for hip movement. With the feet supported in the straps, you can cue precise hip articulation while keeping the pelvis neutral and the spine long, which is essential before moving into more dynamic hip ROM work. These patterns train control of the hip joint through flexion, extension, and lateral movement without letting the back or shoulders compensate, making them the natural primer that prepares you to feel and monitor range safely. Other options don’t establish that same foundational setup: push-ups and dips target the upper body, leg circles come after you’ve built basic control, and the single-leg series is more advanced and follows after the basics are established.

Starting with feet-in-strap leg patterns sets up a stable, aligned foundation for hip movement. With the feet supported in the straps, you can cue precise hip articulation while keeping the pelvis neutral and the spine long, which is essential before moving into more dynamic hip ROM work. These patterns train control of the hip joint through flexion, extension, and lateral movement without letting the back or shoulders compensate, making them the natural primer that prepares you to feel and monitor range safely. Other options don’t establish that same foundational setup: push-ups and dips target the upper body, leg circles come after you’ve built basic control, and the single-leg series is more advanced and follows after the basics are established.