Strong Hips = Stronger Lifts (and Less Injury)
At The Training Gyms, we believe great training starts with great movement. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or just trying to feel better, strong and mobile hips play a huge role in how your whole body performs.
When your hips lack control, it can lead to tightness, poor movement patterns, or even injury. That’s why we include hip-focused drills in many of our sessions — especially through our personal training in Milton Keynes.
3 Key Movements for Hip Strength
Your hips don’t just move one way — they move in three essential directions:
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✅ Flexion (knee toward chest)
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✅ Abduction (leg out to the side)
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✅ External rotation (turning your leg outward)
These 3 simple exercises target each of those movements — helping you lift stronger, move smoother, and stay injury-free.
🎥 Want to see these exercises in action? Watch the video on our YouTube channel to learn how to do each one safely and effectively.
Try These Hip-Strengthening Drills
1. Banded Hip Flexion
Lay on your back with a band around one foot. Anchor the band and pull your knee up slowly while keeping your back flat.
🟢 Builds control in the front of your hip — useful for squatting, lunging, and sprinting.
2. Side-Lying Abductor Leg Lift
On your side, bend the lower leg and straighten the top one. Lift it up slowly and with control. Add a band for more challenge.
🟢 Strengthens your glutes and outer hips — essential for balance and proper lifting form.
3. Banded Clamshell
Stay on your side, knees bent, band around your thighs. Keep your feet together and open your knees like a clamshell.
🟢 Activates deep hip rotators — helps prevent common injuries and keeps your pelvis stable under load.
When to Use Them
We include these in our programmes because they’re easy, effective, and practical. You can use them as:
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A warm-up before lifting
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Recovery on rest days
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Extra support during rehab
In our personal training in Milton Keynes, we coach you to perform them correctly — slowly, with purpose, not just rushing through reps.
Why Personal Training in Milton Keynes Includes Hip Drills
These movements may look simple, but they’re powerful. At The Training Gyms, we use them to:
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Improve posture and form under load
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Reduce stress on knees and lower back
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Rebuild movement control after long periods of inactivity or injury
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Help clients lift with more confidence and less pain
They’re not just “extra” work — they’re foundational tools in smart strength programming.
Don’t Just Move More — Move Better
It’s tempting to skip mobility work and jump straight into weights. But without control, you’re not lifting — you’re just risking injury.
Through personal training in Milton Keynes, our coaches focus on technique first. We show you how to move with quality before adding intensity.
Once your hips are strong and stable, every lift gets better.
Want Coaching That Builds from the Ground Up?
If you’re tired of guessing and want a programme that builds you up — safely, intelligently, and with support — our team is here to help.
