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Say hey to stronger glutes and more mobile hips while bulletproofing your lower body using this one bodyweight exercise.

And I, personally, cant get enough of it.

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What is the mobility exercise for stronger hips and glutes?

What is internal rotation of the hip?

What exercises use internal rotation?

Diagram of glute muscles

The best hip internal rotation exercises can reduce hip pain associated with poor movement mechanics.

So, I’ve plucked a few to get you going.

Some people even find their mobility improves followingside plankpractice.

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But my favorite is the prone internal rotator drill.

This simple move could do wonders for your internal rotation skills.

Lay on your stomach, bend one leg out to the side and elevate it.

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Immediately, you’ll feel this working the hip and glute and stretching the inner leg.

I recommend anywhere between 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps per leg, depending on how much time you have.

To gain the benefits, as little as 60 seconds per side repeated consistently should do the trick.

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What are the symptoms of poor internal hip rotation?

Without it, you may experience gluteal muscle inhibition or inactive glutes.

And theyll keep you doing the exercise you love for longer.

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