Hip flexes during the raise
Leg drifts forward into flexion; TFL dominates over glute med.
Overactive muscles
TFLHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗StretchStanding TFL stretch↗Core · Lower Body
Lying Hip Abduction
Coaching cues
- Side-lying; body in a straight line; bottom arm extended
- Raise the top leg to about 45° — pure abduction
- Toes point slightly down; no hip flexion
- Lower under control — don't let it drop
Common faults 2
Pelvis rolls backward
Body rotates to assist the abduction; glute med never fully loads.
Overactive muscles
Quadratus lumborumErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollQuadratus lumborum↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗