Here is a great way to see if your hips need some strengthening. Good strength in your hips can prevent knee and lower back pain.
Trendelenburg Test
If you find that your hips need strengthening, try one or more of the following exercises:
Side Step Over Hurdle
Author: Nick Ortego is a health coach specializing in biohacking for runners. He integrates modern methods with the ancient wisdom of yoga to help runners get the most out of every aspect of life. He is the owner of N 2 Action, a wellness studio in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering personal training, health coaching, yoga, and fascial stretch therapy.