The strength of the hip flexors plays an important role in numerous functional activities and athletic events. While most individuals that perform strength training do little to isolate these muscles, there are numerous exercises that will result...
Arthritis refers to a condition that causes inflammation in the joints, including the hip joints. There are two chief forms: osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative condition that causes the joints to wear down over time; and rheumatoid arthritis,...
Fat often tends to settle in parts of your body known as "problem areas," such as the back of the arms, the belly and the hips. According to the American Council on Exercise, strength training exercises don't burn off enough calories to blast that...
Hip strength and stability is essential to reducing your risk of joint pain and movement dysfunction since most strength, power and balance originate from the hip region, says physical therapist Gray Cook, author of "Movement." When your...
Teen girls often gain fat in the lower parts of the body, including the hips and glutes. Unfortunately, performing hip-strengthening exercises is only part of the battle of losing hip fat. You must also perform aerobic activity and reduce your...
Saddlebags are a term used to describe collections of fat located on the outside of your upper thighs. While genetic factors play a role in determining your fat distribution, and spot reduction of fat is not possible, it is possible for you to...
A hip fracture occurs at the thigh bone where the hip joint begins. Fractures can occur as the result of overuse or a traumatic injury. Hip fractures can cut off the blood supply to the femur, which requires immediate medical attention. Hip...
Strong hips are essential for injury prevention in runners. Runners with overuse leg injuries had significantly weaker hip abductor flexor muscle groups on the injured side than the uninjured side, according to a study completed in 2005 by Rocky...
Hip fat occurs when your body experiences an energy imbalance. The body needs a specific amount of calories each day. If you consume more calories than your body uses, the excess is stored as fat all over, including your hips. Fight hip fat by...
Losing fat off your hip area can be a challenge. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, you cannot specifically target fat loss to one area of your body -- including your hips. As a result, you will need to engage in a weight loss...
The gluteus minimus is the smallest and the deepest of the three muscles that make up the gluteal muscles. The gluteus minimus is involved in hip abduction. Hip abduction occurs when the thigh is moving away or outward from the center of the body....
Weight-bearing exercises help increase bone-mineral density and minimize the risk of osteoperosis. To strengthen the bones in your spine and hips, try total body exercise to maximize your time and energy when training at the gym or outdoors. These...
According to Mike Clark, DPT, CEO of the National Academy of Sports Medicine, your hips consist of the inner and outer units. The inner unit stabilizes and holds your pelvis and hip joints in place, while the outer unit produces force and moves...
Many people believe that genetics is the primary influence in the shape of your butt. Although genetics does play a role in how your body is shaped, your activity level and the kinds of activity you do play a larger role. You can turn a flat butt...
The hip thrust builds the muscles of your hips and abdominals with very little strain. A simple exercise that you can do at home, this movement targets the muscles of your posterior and requires only a bench or piece of furniture on which your...
A curvy figure is society's ideal of a beautiful body. If your body has gone beyond the so-called ideal and your curves have expanded, shrink your hips through a healthy diet and exercise program. The key to shrinking your hips and losing weight...
Your hips are part of the core where your strength, stability, and balance begin and end. The core consists of 29 muscles that attach to your spine, trunk and hips. When you run or lift a heavy box, your hips work with your trunk and spine to...
Hip flexors are a group of muscles that attach your femur to your pelvis and lower spine. They help flex your knee upward and move your legs back and forth as well as side to side. Because there are so many muscles within the hip flexor muscle...
Running back is one of the most physically demanding positions in football. Regardless of your competitive level -- high school, college or professional -- you need strength and agility to elude would-be tacklers and muscular stamina to absorb as...
Squatting works your legs, your abdominals, your lower back and your hips. The muscles of your posterior work hard when you squat, and the results of squatting show over time. If you train hard, your posterior will grow. Both your squat poundage...
Whether you favor strength training, aerobic exercise or yoga, you can emphasize your glutes in a workout to tone your buttocks. You might already be incorporating the most basic glute exercises -- the squat and the lunge -- into your workout, but...
Many girls may have trouble keeping fat off their hips as they gain weight. One of the most important aspects of fighting fat gain is through strength training and aerobic exercise. Perform at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise at...
Your buttocks (gluteal complex) are the largest muscle mass in your body, functioning as a hip extensor and stabilizer of the hips and trunk. They work with the legs, back, adductors (inner thigh group) and shoulder complex to perform various...
Hip flexors are a small muscle group that plays a major role in the body. Not only do they keep the hips in alignment, but they also go to work each time you walk up a flight of stairs, stand up from a chair or perform a set of squats or lunges....
Elliptical trainers, also called cross-trainers, are low-impact cardio exercise machines which simulate a running or walking motion. Resistance is variable and is set by the user. Some machines also offer incline options. While elliptical...
Hip flexion occurs when the angle between your thighs and torso decreases. The iliacus and psoas major are the two primary muscles responsible for hip flexion. These muscles are often overlooked during training, resulting in weak, unconditioned...
The muscles of the buttocks are known as the gluteals. The gluteals are composed of three muscle areas: the gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus and post glute medius. The gluteus maximus, the largest muscle in your body, functions to extend the hip....
Exercises that involve moving the legs apart and together, typically involve the hip adductors and abductors. The hip adduction movements work the muscles of the inner thighs and involve bringing the legs together. Hip abduction exercises...
Your buttocks work with other hip muscles and legs to move your hip joints in various directions, such as flexion, extension, adduction, abduction and rotation. Exercising your buttocks alone will not reduce their size because the fat-burning...
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