Banded Squat For Hip Abduction Strength - Helpful for Gluteal Amnesia
Exercise Overview
The banded squat for hip abduction strength is a lower-body strengthening exercise that emphasizes glute activation during a functional squat pattern. It is often used to address poor neuromuscular recruitment of the gluteal muscles, improve hip stability, and reduce dynamic knee valgus.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus mediusGluteus maximusTensor fasciae lataeQuadricepsHamstringsCore stabilizers
Related Conditions
Gluteal amnesiaHip abductor weaknessDynamic knee valgusPatellofemoral pain syndromeIliotibial band syndromeHip instability
