Hip dips are perfectly normal, so focus on these exercises instead.
Hip dips, also known as hip divots and violin hips, are inward curves on your sides below each hip bone.
You may not have heard of hip dips until recently or thought they were a problem. Hip dips are now part of the “flaws” list that must be fixed as beauty standards rise to new heights.
Despite the current fascination with them, hip dips are not something to be ashamed of. Hip dips are largely determined by your genes and build, which you cannot change.
This article will cover all things hip dips. It will also include information about their causes and some exercises to strengthen your hips.
What is a hip dip?
Hip dips occur naturally in indents or depressions just below the hip bone.
Some people may notice indentations because the skin in this area is closer to the greater trochanter in the Femur.
Hip dips are a normal part of the human body and can vary in appearance. Hip dips can be very noticeable for some and may appear as deep indentations. They may not be as noticeable to others.
The bone structure of your pelvis, Femur and hips will determine whether you see them. Your body’s fat distribution and muscle mass can also influence its appearance.
SUMMARY
Hip dips are indentations on the sides of your upper legs just below your hip bones.
What causes hip drops?
Your skeletal anatomy is what causes hip dips, and genes determine it.
Particularly, how visible your hip dips will will depend on:
- The width of your hips
- The size of your greater trochanter (the top part of your Femur).
- The distance between your trochanter (a portion of your pelvis), hip socket and ilium (part of your pelvis)
- The length of your femoral neck
- your fat distribution
- your muscle mass
These factors are crucial in determining the shape and appearance of your hips, buttocks, and hip dips.
Hip dips are more obvious in people with larger hip bones and greater vertical distance between the hip socket and the ileum. The visibility of hip dips can also be affected by the position, size, and angle of the greater trochanter or head of the Femur.
This can result in a greater hip dip when combined.
Contrary to popular belief, hip dips are often linked to lower body fat stores in these areas as there is less fat to fill the “gap”. Your body’s ability to store fat highly depends on your genes and hormones.
Although building muscle mass in your glutes or gaining body fat might reduce the appearance of hip drops, these measures are unlikely to eliminate them.
SUMMARY
Your skeleton can cause visible hip dips. This includes the width of your hip bones and where fat and muscle are located near your hips.
Hip dunks are normal.
Hip dips should not be considered abnormal and are nothing to worry about.
They reflect your unique body structure and are not a sign of your health. Their presence does not necessarily indicate your body fat percentage.
There is a growing trend towards body acceptance. Many celebrities and social media influencers accept their hips, recognizing that they are a normal, beautiful part.
SUMMARY
Hip dips are a normal part of human anatomy and do not indicate your health status.
How can you get rid of hip dips?
Although certain exercises can reduce the appearance and severity of hip dips, they will not eliminate them.
You cannot choose where your body stores fat.
Many websites and videos online claim to have the “secret” to getting rid of hip dips. However, there is no way to change your skeleton shape through diet or exercise.
This will allow you to accept that hip dips are normal and focus your attention on what you can do to strengthen and stabilize your hips.
SUMMARY
Hip dips are largely based on genes and bone structure. You cannot eliminate hip dips by changing your lifestyle, diet, or exercise habits.
