Gluteus Medius

Gluteus Medius Muscle

Sciatica or Piriformis Syndrome is often caused by bone structure problems, the Gluteus Medius can be under-developed or over developed. The Gluteus Medius is too strong or too weak on one side of the body and causes an unbalance gait or walk.

What doe the Gluteus Medius Muscle do?

"The role of the gluteus medius, on the other hand, is to help steady the pelvis so it does not rotate downwards or sag when the opposing side is lifted or not supported with the other leg. It also assists with lateral movement away from the midline of the body, i.e. moving the thigh outward with hip straight. It lies on the side of the hip directly above the larger, “meatier” gluteus maximus. The gluteus medius can be somewhat neglected in the quadriceps-dominant activities of running, which primarily involves forward movement in a straight line, and in cycling. Sometimes knee pain can be caused by overusing quadriceps muscles when glute muscles are not “carrying their proper burden.”
- Quote from page - Targeting the Gluteus Medius

List of ways to exercise the Gluteus Medius Muscle.

Hip Hike

Forward Straight Leg Raise

1-leg 1-arm Deadlift

Bridges

In-line Dowel Lunge

HIP HIKE VIDEO

Gluteus Medius Muscle

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