Get Hip to This...

Everybody's always hating on their hips. Yes, they're a trouble spot for zillions of women around the world, but let's talk for a second about their GOOD qualities. (Yes, they have them.) Your hips are one of the more complex joints and muscle groups in your body. More than just something to rest your hands on, your hips are immensely important for, well, motion in general! Their primary function is to support the weight of the body in both static and dynamic postures — that means standing and running! Your hip region is made up of three main muscle groups, each with a different role to play.
GlutealsThe gluteals, or buttocks, are located on the back of the hips. This is the largest and strongest muscle set in the body, and its function is hip extension, or driving the upper legs backward. Activities that require this muscle group include walking, running, jumping, and climbing.
AdductorsThe adductors are the muscles located throughout the inner thigh and are used during hip adduction, which means bringing your legs together.
IliopsoasThe iliopsoas, or hip flexors, is a collective term for the primary muscles on the front of your hips. The main function of the iliopsoas is hip flexion, which means bringing your knees to your chest. The iliopsoas is sometimes considered to belong to the abdominal muscle group.