Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Hip thrusts are a ...

The hips play a pretty critical role in running. To push power through every step, to keep your body stable (and therefore avoid injury), to keep you moving forward with speed—you need strong hips.

Everyone can benefit from hip conditioning, even if you don’t have any hip concerns. Stretching and strengthening these muscles can help build stability and flexibility. Many people have weak or ...