CRAB WALK

This is a hip abductor strengthening exercise. Loop a miniband or tie an exercise band around the thighs just above the knees and take an athletic stance (half squat position). Keep the feet at least shoulder width apart and walk sideways without allowing your knees to buckle inwards. Keep the core braced.

Muscles Involved:

• Gluteus Maximus

• Gluteus Medius

• Quadriceps

Related Conditions:

• Knee Osteoarthritis

• Hip Osteoarthritis

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Hip Spine Syndrome

• Gluteal Tendinopathy

• Greater Trochanter Bursitis

• External Snapping Hip Syndrome

• Hip Impingement

• Squat Warm Up

• Knocked Knees / Genu Valgum

• Piriformis Syndrome

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