These hip strengthening exercises are my absolute go-to as I almost never skip these types of sequences in my classes with pregnant or postnatal clients.

The side-glutes are most often neglected parts of the body when we work out. This means that this area is too weak for almost EVERYONE. It seems silly when we think about the functions these muscles have for our bodies. The important one to mention here is hip stability. They help control the position of your pelvis, hips, knees, and ankles. Through that, affecting directly how you carry yourself - your posture - and how much you compensate through your back muscles for example.

For many, these hip strengthening exercises combined with exercises activating the deep core musculature, helps reduce lower back pain significantly.



NOTE! The way your body is aligned in these sequences affects the effectiveness of the exercises massively. Please follow my tips and notes about alignment. Do make sure to take extra time to go through all the check-points before you begin, and try to even stay aware of the way your body is positioned throughout the workout. This way, you will also train your focus, and will ultimately progress faster through learning to become more aware and control your body and movement.



Relevant time stamps:
01:01 go through the important notes regarding alignment
02:42 the sequence begins with Oysters
04:19 good tip using the wall as a feedback tool
08:09 same sequence from the other side
11:52 the leg series begins
16:05 a great rest position
16:34 the leg series from the other side + a good tip about alignment
20:31 ideas for progressions