Does certain exercises actually widen the hips or is it just a myth?

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Can your hips widen through certain exercises and if so what kind of exercises. Also does your hips naturally widen as a woman gets older. i'm 17 5'1 with 35in hips i want to be at least a 37 or 38 when i'm in my 20s.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  The widening of the hips can be due to several reason such as increased weight and the pelvis widening from pregnancy.  You could have liposculpture done to make your hips appear to be wider.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Exercise in general does not widen your hips. If you want wider hips sometimes fat grafting can achieve this.

Does certain exercises actually widen the hips or is it just a myth?

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