10/07/2026
The hip abductors are so important for stability throughout the entire body when running(and walking).
Their role isn’t really to abduct the hip, it’s to control your center of mass in the frontal plane.
These muscles need to learn how to lengthen and load simultaneously. The amount they lengthen will depend on the speed in which you run or walk but inevitably if they are functioning properly they should lengthen.
Re-learning how to lengthen these muscles under load is crucial. If you’ve been dealing with IT Band issues, patellofemoral or patellar tendon issues this is for you.