Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD The gluteus medius is the often-overlooked 'sidekick' to the gluteus maximus, the largest of the three muscles that make up the buttocks. The gluteus medius ...

Some leg exercises you may want to try include skater squats, kettlebell swings, and lateral squats. Visit INSIDER's homepage for more.

3. Side Planks With Side Leg Lifts Sure, side planks are often a go-to exercise for working your core. However, adding a lateral leg lift also makes it a great gluteus medius strengthening move.

b) Pause, then stand and lift your right leg as high as you can out to the side. Next, repeat on your left leg. Continue alternating sides till you’ve done 12 to 15 reps on each side.

Squat to Lateral Leg Lift Loop a mini band just above your knees around your thighs. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with your hands at your chest or on your hips.

The second exercise, 'Lateral Lift and Vertical Jump', combines a jump in place with a lateral leg lift. This move not only raises your heart rate but also works the leg muscles and improves balance.

Waking up with back pain is among the worst experiences you can have. The pain can be debilitating and discomforting, and so a few strengthening exercises can help you find relief and also prevent ...

Dumbbell leg workouts should include 1–2 exercises for each movement pattern for a total of 80–120 reps twice per week. You’ll ultimately be limited in the maximum useable weight due to grip ...

Move 5 Exercises to Improve Your Balance and Age Well Single-Leg Stance Targets: Quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core Repetitions: Five per leg, five seconds each ...