Have you ever struggled with knee pain during squats, lunges, or going up and down steps? The problem could be YOUR HIPS !!️ When performing higher level training, such as plyometrics, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, etc. it is important to work on proper hip and core stability to ensure you have good lower extremity body mechanics to eliminate injury risk. ❌ Weak hips can lead to faulty movement patterns such as dynamic knee valgus, which can predispose you to injury. The lateral hip muscles are responsible for hip abduction and external rotation. 4 exercises to work on functional hip strength that will have your hips on 🔥 are described below. !!️Each exercise shown progresses in intensity from easier to more advanced ⬇️ 1️⃣Lateral Wall Push: When performing this exercise, press the bent knee into the ball. For the leg on the ground, keep your knee over the toes. 2️⃣Single Leg Pallof Press: Stand on the leg closest to the wall with the opposite knee off the ground. The band resistance is creating an internal rotation force, making your hip external rotators work to maintain a neutral position. 3️⃣Single Leg Rotational Pallof Press: This exercise is a progression of the single leg Pallof press. The rotational component increases the challenge on the lateral hip and core stabilizers. 4️⃣Step Up with Pallof Press: Another progression of the previous exercises to simulate more functional tasks. #getbackinthegame #trainwhattranslates