Hip drop is not just from gluteus medius weakness ⎹ Ep 134

Hip drop is not just from gluteus medius weakness ⎹ Ep 134

February 12, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the misconception that hip drop is solely caused by gluteus medius weakness and explores other factors and solutions.

Every runner who hears they have hip drop almost instantly associates it with gluteus medius weakness, but that's not always the case and in fact it's never the case to only strength one muscle to address a compensatory movement pattern. Learn the causes of hip drop, what you can do to fix it and what the actual goal should be when running. Apply for a Running Form Analysis HEREFoot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendi...

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