This is not a commonly used exercise or infact range of motion that is trained. The fact is that not only will you gain a great deal of gluteus medius activation during the exercise but also the six deeper rotators of the hip. These muscles act as the rotator cuff of the hip joint and rarely get focused on during training unless you are returning from hip surgery. The commonly used exercise in the same realm as this are clam variations.
Hip Seated Lateral Rotation - Banded
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