Hip Butterfly - Closed Chain Glute Strengthening Exercise
Exercise Overview
Hip Butterfly - Closed Chain Glute Strengthening Exercise is designed to activate and strengthen the gluteal muscles while the feet remain fixed in contact with the ground. It is commonly used to improve hip stability, support pelvic control, and retrain lower-extremity alignment during functional movement.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus maximusGluteus mediusGluteus minimusDeep hip external rotatorsAdductor magnusTransversus abdominis
Related Conditions
Gluteal weaknessHip instabilityPatellofemoral pain syndromeDynamic knee valgusSacroiliac joint dysfunctionPostural pelvic control deficits