Gluteus medius
Hips & glutes
- Origin
- Outer surface of the ilium
- Insertion
- Greater trochanter of the femur
- Action
- Abducts the hip, its front fibres rotate it inward, and it keeps the pelvis level
Sits on the side of the hip. It stops the pelvis dropping when you stand on one leg, so it works in lunges, split squats and walking.