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This Quick Routine Will Foster Unstoppable Strength in Your Hips

David Liira, Kin.
In Fitness And In Health
6 min readFeb 22, 2025
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If you want to build a strong base at the hips, it’s paramount that you address the gluteus medius and hip adductor group. While often overshadowed by the biggest muscle in the body, the gluteus Maximus, these smaller supporting muscles play a vital role in stabilizing the pelvis and transferring weight up and down the kinetic chain. Whether you’re a runner, a seasoned weightlifter, or just an ‘average Joe’ looking to avoid injuries, I highly recommend dialing in these muscles.

To help you get on track, I want to introduce 6 exercises that can strengthen these neglected tissues, elevate hip stability, and much more. These are movements that I continue to return to when my hips are feeling unstable and let me tell you…they work magic. In just a few sessions, you’ll start to begin feeling more grounded and balanced here. This will translate to fewer injuries and better functional strength for whatever activities you want to pursue.

Let’s dive into it!

The Hip Strength Routine You Didn’t Know You Needed

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In Fitness And In Health
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David Liira, Kin.
David Liira, Kin.

Written by David Liira, Kin.

Kinesiologist. Writing on health and the human condition. Clap and I clap back. https://www.davidliirakin.com

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