Banded Side Kicks - Hip Abduction Exercise to Target the Glutes
Exercise Overview
Banded side kicks are a hip strengthening exercise designed to target the hip abductors, particularly the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. They are commonly used in rehabilitation to improve pelvic stability, lower-extremity alignment, and gluteal strength during standing activities.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus mediusGluteus minimusTensor fasciae lataeGluteus maximusQuadratus lumborum
Related Conditions
Hip abductor weaknessGreater trochanteric pain syndromePatellofemoral pain syndromeIliotibial band syndromeDynamic knee valgusPelvic instability
