PNF Hip Abductor Stretch
Exercise Overview
The pnf hip abductor stretch is a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretch used to target the lateral hip muscles. Start by anchoring a strong pullup assist band to a stable anchor at roughly hip height. Lie down on your back on a padded surface with your foot looped through the free end of the pullup assist band. Lie down so that the band pulls your foot into a light hip adduction stretch and hold this stretch for 5-7 seconds. Then activate the hip abductors by pushing into the band’s resistance without overpowering it. Hold this muscle contraction for 5-7 seconds. Once again relax and allow the band to pull you into deeper hip adduction, repeating as required.
Muscles Involved
Hip abductorsgluteus minimusgluteus mediusgluteus maximustensor fascia latae (TFL)
Related Conditions
hip bursitisgreater trochanteric pain syndromeexternal snapping hip syndromesacroiliac joint syndromeglute tendinitisITB syndrome
