Gluteus Minimus

This is the smallest of the three gluteal muscles and sits underneath the gluteus medius.

Origin

• Outer surface of the ilium, below the origin of Gluteus medius

Insertion

• Greater trochanter of the femur

Actions

• Hip abduction
  
  
• Internal rotation of the hip

Innervation

• Superior gluteal nerve

Daily uses

• Getting out of a car

Example strengthening exercises

• Standing abduction using a resistance band
  
  
• Laying abduction using a resistance band

Example stretches

• Outer hip stretch
  
  
• Gluteal stretch

Related muscles

• Gluteus maximus
  
  
• Gluteus medius