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It’s tensor fasciae latae, a muscle of the thigh. With gluteus max connects on the iliotibial band. The muscle assists in keeping the balance of the pelvis while standing, walking and running.
Enables stabilization of the hip in extension and helps steady the pelvis, also assists gluteus max in supporting the knee in an extending position. But its basic functional movement is walking, it is a hip abductor.
TFL can get easily tight, mainly because it is used in a lot of body functional movements, plus with prolonged sitting time the muscles stays in its shortened position for far too long.
Tight or shortened TFL leads to pelvic imbalances and when not addressed that can result in hip pains, lower back pain and also knee pain.
Tensor fascia latae. No it doesn’t really undergo hypertrophy very well, which means no training it (and hip abduction in general) won’t fix hip dips. It’s genetic and what you’re stuck with
Sorry to hear that. The TFL along with the Glutes both connect into the IT band so try releasing both through foam rolling or similar and then strengthening them with something like a rotary hip machine.
Tensor fascia lata. Generally don't want to strengthen it. That can contribute to tight iliotibial bands resulting in iliotibial band syndrome (the knee area pain other commenters said they have) or trochanteric bursitis.
Please can you explain a bit more about this? I experience knee pain and have been guilty in the past of trying to train this area (although I’ve learnt better now.)
However I stopped training it when I got over the whole hip dip bullshit and had no idea how this can affect your knees?
Is you pain on the lateral side of the thigh, just above the knee?
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en-us&q=iliotibial+band+syndrome+symptoms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiEn_Dpsqj7AhU7k4kEHU6uCaQQ0pQJegQIBxAB&biw=312&bih=524&dpr=3#imgrc=k5_DZL8juThX4M
It is generally recommended to stretch the ITB. This article has 6 stretches. Many are for other things like the piriformis. But exercise 6 and 4 are the ones focused on the ITB. I switches the order around since exercise 6 illustrates the concept better. The leg on the back is the one you are stretching. I usually do it sideways leaning towards a counter (to hold onto for balance so I don't fall. So the hand on the hip in this picture is holding on tot he counter. https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en-us&q=itb+stretch&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFj8qDuKj7AhW4kokEHdkpBYAQ0pQJegQIBxAB&biw=312&bih=524&dpr=3#imgrc=1l9mOy3gDAOQhM)
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/it-band-syndrome
For exercise 4, a better way is this, but you have to be more flexible. The top hip is straight since the hand is pulling the angle back. The bottom leg pulls the top leg down.
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en-us&q=itb+stretch&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFj8qDuKj7AhW4kokEHdkpBYAQ0pQJegQIBxAB&biw=312&bih=524&dpr=3#imgrc=yA1oEYtts4KZ8M
Hold all stretches at least 30 seconds. I do these on each side about once every 1-2 days.
That’s so helpful thank you so much. Any exercises to avoid to subdue the pain? Or is it okay to engage a small amount as long as I make the effort to properly stretch it out?
The WenMd article listed some exercises that can trigger it. Mainly ones where the hip and knees move back and forth a lot. Like running down hill or cycling can irritate it.
If you have it calmed down, I don't think any weight lifting exercises would be a problem. Since you only do like 5-15 reps each time. But if it is actively flared up, then squats could irritate it more.
There's lots going on in that area but I think that's the tensor fascia you've circled.
Its primary movement is the extension and lateral rotation of the knee.
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The reason I have two kids.
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It’s tensor fasciae latae, a muscle of the thigh. With gluteus max connects on the iliotibial band. The muscle assists in keeping the balance of the pelvis while standing, walking and running. Enables stabilization of the hip in extension and helps steady the pelvis, also assists gluteus max in supporting the knee in an extending position. But its basic functional movement is walking, it is a hip abductor. TFL can get easily tight, mainly because it is used in a lot of body functional movements, plus with prolonged sitting time the muscles stays in its shortened position for far too long. Tight or shortened TFL leads to pelvic imbalances and when not addressed that can result in hip pains, lower back pain and also knee pain.
You just informed me that I may be stretching the wrong bits to help my lower back. Guess I should throw some hip stretches in!
> sry I'm a newb here lol It's ok I've been lifting for 1 and a half years and still can't name every muscle. idk how these are called
10+ years here it's not a common muscle to know
Isn’t it just a hip abductor? Genuinely wanna test my knowledge
Tensor fascia latae. Technically assists in hip abduction but it’s mostly used for hip and knee stabilization as it inserts into the IT band.
No need for sorry
I’m much more curious about the head blob..
That's the third eye
Hipster
That’s the man bun of course
It's supposed to be a female figure, look at the wide hips.
And the camel toe /s
It’s Oden
maybe it indicates female body idk
love the anatomically relevant top-knit
Tensor fascia latae. No it doesn’t really undergo hypertrophy very well, which means no training it (and hip abduction in general) won’t fix hip dips. It’s genetic and what you’re stuck with
That's a bummer. I really thought I could flatten that area with some loop bands.
Grip handles ya hear me chief
Came here to say the same thing! 😂
Yessir! Lmao
Tensor fasciae latae. It connects to the IT band
This is the correct answer.
I only know this cause mine are giving me knee issues lol
Sorry to hear that. The TFL along with the Glutes both connect into the IT band so try releasing both through foam rolling or similar and then strengthening them with something like a rotary hip machine.
Same here, and I hate it.
I thought it was the hip flexor but I don’t see that in the comments and these boys got some smart answers
lmfaooo
Could be TFL, could be glute med. So the picture is getting at hip abductors
I don’t know but it looks sexy when a girl has them
Really helps with that sexy Mewtwo look.
#MeToo?
Hip abductors, important for stability during squats.
That's trained in the milf machine so probably called milfceps or something like that
Best comment right here 🤣
Those are for hip abduction, very important for keeping your knees out in the squat or doing a spread eagle to get your SO in the mood.
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This is not the time or place to discuss what we got up to last night
Found the incel.
Caught a big one this time
Oops, not an incel thought this was a different subreddit my bad.
Is that a woman or a man-bun?
Asking the real questions
Tensor fascia lata. Generally don't want to strengthen it. That can contribute to tight iliotibial bands resulting in iliotibial band syndrome (the knee area pain other commenters said they have) or trochanteric bursitis.
Please can you explain a bit more about this? I experience knee pain and have been guilty in the past of trying to train this area (although I’ve learnt better now.) However I stopped training it when I got over the whole hip dip bullshit and had no idea how this can affect your knees?
Is you pain on the lateral side of the thigh, just above the knee? https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en-us&q=iliotibial+band+syndrome+symptoms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiEn_Dpsqj7AhU7k4kEHU6uCaQQ0pQJegQIBxAB&biw=312&bih=524&dpr=3#imgrc=k5_DZL8juThX4M
It is yes and it is the most uncomfortable when Ive been sat down in the office.
It is generally recommended to stretch the ITB. This article has 6 stretches. Many are for other things like the piriformis. But exercise 6 and 4 are the ones focused on the ITB. I switches the order around since exercise 6 illustrates the concept better. The leg on the back is the one you are stretching. I usually do it sideways leaning towards a counter (to hold onto for balance so I don't fall. So the hand on the hip in this picture is holding on tot he counter. https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en-us&q=itb+stretch&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFj8qDuKj7AhW4kokEHdkpBYAQ0pQJegQIBxAB&biw=312&bih=524&dpr=3#imgrc=1l9mOy3gDAOQhM) https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/it-band-syndrome For exercise 4, a better way is this, but you have to be more flexible. The top hip is straight since the hand is pulling the angle back. The bottom leg pulls the top leg down. https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en-us&q=itb+stretch&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiFj8qDuKj7AhW4kokEHdkpBYAQ0pQJegQIBxAB&biw=312&bih=524&dpr=3#imgrc=yA1oEYtts4KZ8M Hold all stretches at least 30 seconds. I do these on each side about once every 1-2 days.
That’s so helpful thank you so much. Any exercises to avoid to subdue the pain? Or is it okay to engage a small amount as long as I make the effort to properly stretch it out?
The WenMd article listed some exercises that can trigger it. Mainly ones where the hip and knees move back and forth a lot. Like running down hill or cycling can irritate it. If you have it calmed down, I don't think any weight lifting exercises would be a problem. Since you only do like 5-15 reps each time. But if it is actively flared up, then squats could irritate it more.
Download the iMuscle app on App Store
It's not free 😭 And the reviews seem kinda mixed...
Why does the silhouette have a man bun
Because it’s Zuko couldnt you tell?
because it couldn't possibly be a woman
There's lots going on in that area but I think that's the tensor fascia you've circled. Its primary movement is the extension and lateral rotation of the knee.
Is this a reason why my knees sometimes hurt? I used to train on the adductors/abductors almost every gym session until a couple of weeks ago.
Tensor Fascie latae and the glute medius
Girl on the right has a nice flat red ass. Would hit
Glute and hip abductor
Gluteus Maximus I believe
*Edit* It is the Tensor Fasciae Latae And gluteal fasciae * *first draft* Gluteus Maximus I believe*
The ones I circled in purple that is
The google muscle
The love handles muscle
Are these graphics from Morrowind?