hip dips
Inward thigh curves
Hip dips are the inward curves that appear on some bodies between the hip bone and upper thigh, creating a slight indentation below the waist.
The term emerged in body-positive discourse to name a feature that fitness culture sometimes frames as a flaw to fix.
Hip dips are natural variations in skeletal structure, not indicators of fitness or weight: Hip dips are genetic—you can't exercise them away.
Bony basin at waist
- femurUpper leg bone
- tensor fasciae lataeHip abductor and flexor
- skeletal structureBones arranged as support
- bone structureSkeletal anatomy and arrangement
pelvic girdle · abductors · gluteus minimus · fascia · connective tissue · musculature
Recessed marks in surfaces
- contoursBoundary lines of shapes
- curvesBends in a line
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- figureOutline or numeral
shape · outline · waistline · body shape · proportions · asymmetry · body type · genetics
Acceptance of all figures
- self-acceptanceApproval of oneself
- beauty standardsCultural criteria for attractiveness
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- body neutralityAccepting your form exists
self-love · comparison · social media · filters · inclusivity · normalization · embracing · insecurity
Two-part mollusk coverings
- fire hydrantsCurbside emergency water outlets
- squatsLowering exercises for legs
- lungesSudden forward movements
- deadliftsWeighted floor pulls
resistance bands · glute bridges · strength training · donkey kicks · pilates · barre · muscle building · toning
pelvis
Bony basin at waist
- femurUpper leg bone
- tensor fasciae lataeHip abductor and flexor
- skeletal structureBones arranged as support
bone structure · pelvic girdle · abductors · gluteus minimus · fascia · connective tissue · musculature
indentations
Recessed marks in surfaces
- contoursBoundary lines of shapes
- curvesBends in a line
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
figure · shape · outline · waistline · body shape · proportions · asymmetry · body type · genetics · side profile
body positivity
Acceptance of all figures
- self-acceptanceApproval of oneself
- beauty standardsCultural criteria for attractiveness
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
body neutrality · self-love · comparison · social media · filters · inclusivity · normalization · embracing · insecurity · societal pressure
clamshells
Two-part mollusk coverings
- fire hydrantsCurbside emergency water outlets
- squatsLowering exercises for legs
- lungesSudden forward movements
deadlifts · resistance bands · glute bridges · strength training · donkey kicks · pilates · barre · muscle building · toning