The Forgotten Muscle to Work on To Improve Squat Form

Hello Formation Friends! 

We spent a lot of time last week going over all the muscles that move the hips , but did you know that there’s a muscle at the hip that can help you squat heavier? It’s one of my favorites, the gluteus medius. The glute med helps your knee from caving in (it’s main action is hip abduction - AKA bringing your leg directly out to the side). When it’s functioning on all cylinders, I’ve seen clients get better activation of their glutes to hit PRs in weightlifting & powerlifting meets. Ready for that? This video includes 3 of my favorite exercises to target your glute med. 

Give a few a try! If you’re feeling it in your side/back hip area you’re doing it right! If you’re feeling it in the front of your hip then bring you top leg back and lead with you heel. 

Wondering how else we can help?

• Come check out our hip workshop on Saturday, January 14 at 1pm at Body Arc, also home of Formation!

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