Standing hip extension

The standing hip extension is a movement that activates the glutes and hamstrings. It is often performed either for time or reps as part of a dynamic warm-up.

Benefits

  1. Engages the glute, hamstring, and quad muscles
  2. Works core strength to maintain balance and a neutral spine
  3. Improves hip stability
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Standing hip extension Images

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Standing hip extension Instructions

Standing hip extension muscle diagram
  1. While standing up straight with both feet next to each other at around shoulder width, grab a sturdy surface such as the sides of a squat rack or the top of a chair to brace yourself and keep balance.
  2. With or without an ankle weight, lift one leg behind you as if performing a leg curl but standing up while keeping the other leg straight. Breathe out as you perform this movement.
  3. Slowly bring the raised leg back to the floor as you breathe in.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
  5. Repeat the movement with the opposite leg.

Variations: You can perform the same movement with a low pulley attached to your ankle using an ankle attachment. Optionally, you can use exercise cables as well.