Glute Strengthening | Standing Hip External Rotation

Glute Strengthening

Written by Mitch Starkman

November 24, 2017

How to Complete Standing Hip External Rotation

A Great Strengthening Drill

It’s time to work on your hip strengthening. This is an important and effective exercise for creating better control, stability and strength at the hip. This becomes crucial when talking about hip, knee and ankle pain or dysfunction. Your glute strength is waiting, the standing hip external rotation drill is a great way to work on this hip strength.

Exercise
Make sure your band is placed just above knee height, with your feet just over hip width apart.  Be sure NOT to let your “non-moving” leg shift during this exercise. Slowly rotate your moving knee in towards midline and then press it back out.

Time
Do this for 8reps per side and 3 total sets!

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