Hip abduction is essential for building strong, stable glute muscles to support balance, improve movement efficiency, and help prevent lower-body injuries.

Hip weakness is a typical cause of activity-related injuries, especially in runners and cyclists. Luckily hip strength is something that can be improved, which can help reduce injury and related pain.

We’re almost four months into 2025—how are those fitness-related New Year’s resolutions holding up? Whether you’re crushing your fitness routine or in need of some motivation to get back to the grind, ...

A trainer explains why the abductor and adductor machines are actually worth your time and effort. Plus, how to fit them into your gym schedule. “I own a CrossFit gym, but there are certain machines ...

Hip abductor exercises can increase athletic performance, reduce the risk of certain injuries, and promote healthy hip function. The hip abductor muscles are present in the thigh area of each leg and ...

When it comes to running, the hips play a central role. One group of muscles often neglected by runners: the hip abductors. We talked to experts to define hip abductors, uncover the role they play in ...

What it's supposed to do: Train outer thighs. What it actually does: Because you are seated, it trains a movement that has no functional use. If done with excessive weight and jerky technique, it can ...

STARTING POSITION Place the pin at the desired training weight in the selectorized weight stack attached to the machine. Sit down on the machine with the feet on the foot pegs so that the knees are ...

Hip pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and distracting, with causes ranging from tight muscles to osteoarthritis, a joint condition. Some exercises and stretches for hip pain may be just as helpful, ...

Oftentimes, your hip abductors are the reason why your hips feel so tight. These muscles start to tense up if you sit too long at work, overuse them during exercise, or if you have poor posture — ...

Weak hips are problematic for a couple reasons, and the first one’s big: They put you at risk for pain and injury. Kelly Gerard, running coach and co-founder of the Kukimbe app, explains that the hip ...