Master Hip Internal Rotation: The Engine Behind Your Loop, Flip, and Lutz Jumps
- Jul 22
- 4 min read
An explosive, strong internal rotation of the right hip is the secret engine behind high-level rotational jumps in figure skating—specifically the Loop, Flip, and Lutz.
While external rotation gets you into your setup, the sudden transition to deep, rapid internal rotation is what initiates the snap of the jump, pulls the free leg in, and locks your core into a fast rotational axis.