Ever heard the words abduction and adduction in relation to your workouts? These two similar-sounding terms describe opposite movements that are key to improving strength, mobility, and injury ...

Hip abduction exercises are important for increasing pelvic stabilization which can lead to a reduction in lower back pain. Intermountain Health exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck says hip muscles ...

With this exercise for workout in pairs, you help each other tone your abductor muscles and shape your buttocks in a fun way ...

The abductor muscle group includes the hip and inner thigh and is often an area of the body that doesn’t get much attention in our workouts. Intermountain Park City Hospital exercise therapist Alora ...

Leg conditioning puts great importance on strengthening the inner thigh muscles. The Primary Exercises that work the hip adductor muscles are those that work on the inside of the thigh and thus should ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Stop snickering—butt ...

Strong hips and glutes are a must if you want to run well – so if strengthening these areas is one of your goals, be sure to add the clamshell exercise to your strength training routine. The ...