Utilizing ACL Injury Reduction - Quadruped Hip Extension, Abduction and External Rotation

The Quadruped Hip Extension, Abduction and External Rotation with Band exercise or also known as “Fire Hydrant with Band” is a popular hip activation exercise. It is a great exercise for hip activation, hip strengthening, pelvic posture and core activation. I use it with all my female athletes, especially my female soccer players. As simple as this exercise is, it is often performed incorrectly. In this video I go over the common mistakes and certain coaching techniques I use:

This exercise is great because it incorporates all three actions of the gluteus maximus. Hip extension, abduction and external rotation.