How to do Strengthen Your Gluteus Medius: Non-weightbearing Conditioning Superset

Really want to get your hips strong for walking, hiking, running and any sports that require you to be on one leg? These exercises are for you!

Injured and limited in your running abilities? Do these to be ready to hit the ground running!

Want to fatigue less easily and be less likely to get injured while running? This superset of gluteus medium non-weightbearing endurance and motor control exercises will get you well on your way. (Bonus: it will also work on your back stability, strength, conditioning, control, and endurance! Yes!)

Be aware, this is not a beginner exercise, but helpful for those looking to take their health to the next level of endurance and more thorough strength.

Want to know about your specific body, right now? Reach out to LYHL Coaching and Physical Therapy for a Healthy Runner Evaluation via video or in-person in Silverlake or Alhambra or get started by scheduling physical therapy or coaching sessions.

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Thank for reading and watching,

Elle

(owner, doctor of physical therapy, fellow in orthopedic manual PT)

(PS: These hip abduction/abductor exercises are helpful for preventing pain and improving tolerance to running, walking, hiking, skateboarding, soccer, ultimate frisbee, basketball, volleyball, triathlon, mountain biking, yoga, dancing, and anything else you spend time on one leg!)

Elizabeth BottrellArtisan PThips, hip pain, leg strength, run, running, post-run, leg conditioning, hip conditioning, gluteus medius, hip abduction, hiking, walking, pain with walking, pain with sitting, injury recovery, Injury Prevention, run faster, run farther, run further, trail running, soccer, ultimate frisbeeComment