If you treat knees and ignore the hip abductors—you’re missing the point.
Here’s why 👇
• Weak abductors = poor femoral control = valgus collapse.
• Valgus = ACL stress, PFJ overload, ITB issues.
• Strengthening abductors gives the knee a fighting chance.
🔥 3 solid exercises:
• Side-lying hip abduction (with load)
• Standing banded lateral walks
• Single-leg RDL with banded lateral pull
📌 Control the hip = protect the knee