ORIGIN

Outer surface of the ilium, between the iliac crest and the posterior gluteal line above and the anterior gluteal line below

 

INSERTION

Posterolateral surface of the greater trochanter of the femur

 

ACTION

Abduction of the hip, internal rotation of thigh

 

INNERVATION

Superior gluteal nerve (L4, 5, S1)

 

PRIMARY JOINT

Acetabular femoral joint

 

KEY STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES

1-leg-1-arm deadlift

1 leg squat

Standing hip flexion

 

NEW STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES

Back bridges

Side lying hip adduction stretch

 

COMMON INJURIES

Trochanter bursitis

Tears in muscle