Tag: Gluteus
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5 Stretches for the Gluteus Medius and Minimus
The Gluteus Medius and Gluteus Minimus muscles are a pair of muscles located in the lateral posterior hip area. The Gluteus Medius originates on the Gluteal surface of the Ilium, just under the Iliac crest and inserts on the Greater Trochanter of the Femur (see image A). Its primary action is abduction of the hip…
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Treadmill Turmoil; Stretching and Strengthening Exercises for the Hip Flexors and Extensors
Treadmill VS outdoor running The weather is warming up, but we’re not in the clear yet! By now, training has commenced for anyone who is planning to race this spring season. Have you had to move your workout inside over the winter months? There are many variables that come with running outside. From potholes to…