Target Hip Pain with these 3 Exercises . If you ever experience “popping” in the front of your hip &/or pain on the outside of your hips during or after running, it likely means you could benefit from some HIP STABILITY TRAINING. . These 3 exercises target the HIP FLEXORS (ilopsoas) & outer GLUTE STABILIZERS (glute medius/minimus) primarily to hold the pelvis stable. 1. Banded Hip Flexion 2. Standing Banded Clamshell 3. Banded “Runners” . When in doubt, seek a licensed physical therapist in your area for a full evaluation & individualized treatment plan. . . #hippain #strength #strengthtraining #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #stability