This Retro GLUTE Routine Wrecked Her! 😅 #workout #fitness

TL;DR

Old-school Jane Fonda hip exercises are suboptimal for the glute medius; three research-backed moves work it far better.

Key Points

• 1.Jane Fonda-style lateral leg raises poorly target the glute medius. Research confirms these retro movements are not the most effective for activating the lateral hip muscle, despite their popularity.
• 2.Single-leg RDLs and single-leg partial squats rank among the top glute medius exercises. Both movements force the glute medius to work hard stabilizing the pelvis and maintaining balance under load.
• 3.The side plank with top-leg lift is the number-one glute medius exercise. Holding for 5–10 seconds per side activates the downside glute medius intensely; the DNS start receives an honorary mention outside the study.