A mobility coach shares his tried and tested hip mobility routine to strengthen and open the lower body without weights.

It is a biological term for the buttocks, which also includes the gluteus minimus and gluteus medius. Among the three, the gluteus maximus is the largest and most susceptible to weakness and injuries.

And that really is a shame. The upper glutes—specifically, the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus—are the secret weapons behind hip stability, posture, and lower-back support. Strengthening ...

Typically, this motion works the gluteus minimus, medius, adductors, hip flexors and tensor fascia latae (note, the last one isn’t a type of coffee). Now let’s focus on hip external rotation ...

Doing the glute bridge to shape your butt like a peach? Add weights to it to make the exercise more challenging. Learn how to ...

The physical therapist suggested runners take extra time for recovery work, like dry needling and head-to-toe stretch sessions for muscle pain relief. Abrahams recommended working these specific areas ...

the gluteus medius and minimus. The lateral movement in the curtsy motion uses those muscles along the side and back of the hips, unlike regular lunges. Curtsy lunges are important because the ...

It is caused by the overuse of the muscles and tendons in the hip, particularly those of the gluteus medius and minimus muscles. Stair and hill-climbing are the activities that are most likely to ...

If you feel stiff and seized up, there’s a good chance the menopause is to blame, according to Good Housekeeping's .