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This 5-Minute Test Will Gauge Your Hip Strength at Home
If you can complete this epic challenge you’re in great shape!
Have you ever wondered how strong your hips are? Well, I’ve got a fun 5-minute test you can do right now to figure out for yourself. The three movements below target key muscles around the hips such as the glute max, glute medius, hip flexor group, adductors, and more. Each one provides unique challenges that can expose if you have any weaknesses that can be addressed for better health and enhanced physical performance.
This is by no means a gold-standard assessment, but it’s one of the most efficient ways to determine if you have any lower-body vulnerabilities that can lead to pain and injuries down the road. Take your ‘results’ with a grain of salt, and allow this fun experiment to be a source of inspiration to get more intention about training the whole hip for better functionality. Let’s dive right into it!
Assess Your Hip Health with These Dynamic Moves
Before we get started, please be aware that the movements below may come with risks for certain populations. If you have any injuries or chronic conditions that may put you in danger during physical activity, please talk to a trusted health provider before getting started.
