Obturator internus

Movement guide

Obturator internus

Deep pelvic muscle that joins the short external rotators at the femur.

01

Seated band hip external rotation

Hip rotation · Light band

Also works

Gemelli, obturator externus, quadratus femoris, gluteus maximus

How to perform +

Sit with a bent knee supported. Against light resistance, rotate the thigh outward so the foot moves inward. Return slowly.

Keep the pelvis still. Hip position changes which rotators contribute.

Example volume · 2 sets × 8–12 / side