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Strength Training

Hip Drop Exercises for Runners: 5 Moves Backed by Research

Learn the 5 best hip drop exercises for runners, ranked by EMG research on gluteus medius activation. Fix pelvic drop and reduce injury risk in 6 weeks.

June 11, 2026 42 Comments

Have you ever considered the role your hip extensors may be playing in your low back pain? We look at three studies evidence of how this may be the case.

Injury Prevention

Is Hip Extensor Weakness Causing Your Back Pain?

Back pain. One of the injuries that can be the most damaging to a runner. Not only do you feel it while you are running,

December 29, 2014 2 Comments

hip abductors

Hip Drop Exercises for Runners: 5 Moves Backed by Research

Is Hip Extensor Weakness Causing Your Back Pain?

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