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The Importance of Hip Internal Rotation for Athletes
36:15 - 44:44 (08:28)
The lack of internal rotation of the femur can be a serious problem for athletes, leading to lower back issues and even ACL injuries. Glute med exercises can help correct this issue and prevent future injuries.
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The glute med muscles can cause problems that people may not even know about, particularly with lower back issues and underdeveloped glutes.
36:15 - 41:11 (04:55)
fitness
Summary
The glute med muscles can cause problems that people may not even know about, particularly with lower back issues and underdeveloped glutes. Incorporating closed-chain glute-med primary exercises, such as seven-way hips, can help alleviate these problems.
ChapterThe Importance of Hip Internal Rotation for Athletes
Episode#238: The Savant of Speed -- Ryan Flaherty
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In slow motion videos of ACL injuries, massive internal rotation of the femur is observed which is where the injury occurs.
41:12 - 44:44 (03:32)
Sports Medicine
Summary
In slow motion videos of ACL injuries, massive internal rotation of the femur is observed which is where the injury occurs. To prevent this, athletes must have equal external and internal rotation of their femur within the pelvis.