A trainer explains how to perform seven of his top-recommended lateral exercises to build muscle and strength.

All the gluteus muscles (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus) play a large role in stabilizing the hip and pelvis. However, the gluteus maximus may be the most important stabilizer of ...

We might think about training the muscles around the bum and the hips collectively, but the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus all have different purposes and are activated via specific movements.

Clamshells focus on the external hip, specifically the gluteus medius and minimus. Lie on your side with your hips and knees ...

Lift the extended leg to hip height, keeping your core engaged. Draw small circles in the air with the lifted leg, ...