Type: Glute Activation
Primary Muscles: Gluteus Medius, Hip Abductors
Secondary Muscles: Core, Quadriceps
Exercise Key Form:
1. Lie on your side with knees bent and feet stacked.
2. Keep feet together and lift top knee while keeping hips stable.
3. Squeeze glutes at the top and lower with control.
4. Repeat on the other side.
NASM-CPT Tip: Keep hips stacked and avoid rolling back to ensure proper activation.
Why This Exercise Is Important: Strengthens the gluteus medius, improving hip stability and reducing knee strain.
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