Hip Dips - Glute Strengthening Exercise for Hip Abduction Control
Exercise Overview
Hip dips are a standing pelvic control exercise used to strengthen the gluteus medius and other hip abductors. They help improve frontal-plane pelvic stability, which is important for walking, stair use, running, and single-leg balance tasks.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus mediusGluteus minimusTensor fasciae lataeGluteus maximusQuadratus lumborum
Related Conditions
Greater trochanteric pain syndromeHip abductor weaknessTrendelenburg gaitPatellofemoral pain syndromeIliotibial band-related lateral knee painPelvic instability during single-leg stance
