21. With the hip extended, the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus externally rotate the thigh. 22. Additionally, with the hip flexed the gluteus medius and minimus internally rotate the thigh. 23. With the hip extended, the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus internally rotate the thigh. 24. With the hip extended, the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus internally rotate the thigh. 25. Hip abduction is performed primarily by the hip abductors ( gluteus medius and minimus ). 26. That and a tight gluteus maximus. 27. STAIR LEAPS : This is a great workout for the oft-neglected gluteus maximus muscle. 28. The posterior fibres of gluteus medius contract to produce hip extension, lateral rotation and abduction. 29. Additionally, with the hip flexed, the gluteus medius and minimus internally rotate the thigh. 30. It has been described as having multiple branches with subsequent innervation of the overlying gluteus maximus.
