You may think of your hips as bones or the focus of pop songs (cue: Shakira, Shakira), but they’re so much more than that. The hip joint is quite complex, including about 20 different muscles 1 that ...

Maintain a neutral spine and strong core for hip stability throughout the exercise. If you’re looking to perform sumo squats ...

When it comes to the muscles you need strong to maintain a speedy, pain-free stride, most people think about the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. But another muscle group that plays a role in ...

Build strength and tone inner thighs with seven standing exercises, no gym needed. Improve balance and hip stability in 4 ...

Lie on right side, feet flexed and stacked on top of each other. Place left hand on ground in front of chest to stabilize the ...

There are so many major muscle groups in your legs, it’s easy to neglect the small ones—especially your inner thighs. These muscles (a.k.a. your adductors) are responsible for so much. They’re the ...

A favorite among strength coaches, this simple move improves hip stability, core strength, and lifting power. The plank has long been considered one of the ultimate tests of rock-solid core strength.

Side lunges are an excellent exercise to target the inner thighs. Start by standing with feet hip-width apart. Step out to ...

Can you crack a watermelon by squeezing it between your thighs? Having that level of inner and outer thigh strength isn’t exactly necessary, but working on your abduction vs. adduction strength will ...