My hips feel asymmetrical. How do I fix this?
It’s very common to have asymmetries in your hips—and the good news is, you can address them with some simple adjustments.
Step 1: Identify the imbalance.
Is one side weaker? Stiffer? Less coordinated?
Step 2: Adjust your training accordingly.
- If one glute is weaker, do more strength work on that side—like extra sets of glute bridges, single-leg hip thrusts, or bent-knee hinges.
- If one hamstring is tighter, add extra hamstring stretching and slow, controlled single-leg hinges on that side.
- If one hip flexor or glute is stiffer, focus more stretching on that side to restore balance.
In Practice:
A simple rule of thumb: do one extra set for the side that’s weaker or stiffer.
- If you normally do 2 sets per leg, do 3 sets for the side that needs more work
- If you stretch both quads once, do a second stretch for the tighter side
Over time, these small adjustments can make a big difference in balancing out your hips.
Resources
This article explains muscle imbalances and dysfunctions in detail.