Hip strength is an important part of being able to perform daily functions as well a contributing factor for hip, low back, or knee pain.  These exercises can help strengthen the muscles around the hips and can be done at your home without equipment.   Start with 1 set of 8-12 repetitions and you can progress to a second or third set if they are easy.  Aim to perform these 2-3 times a week with at least one day in between.

Click here: Hip Strengthening Exercises to view a handout with several exercises including instructional photo examples. You may also visit www.my-exercise-code.com and enter code: YSL57F8 to view these exercises along with the option to view a short instruction video for each of these exercises. Feel free to download and save or print this information for future reference.

If you have any questions regarding these hip strengthening exercises, or having pain or discomfort, please call us at 815.756.8524 to speak with a physical therapist.

Authored by Northern Rehab’s Brandon Clement, PT, DPT, OCS, Board Certified in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy