Hominin · exercise
Hip Extension with Bands
Hip Extension with Bands is a beginner strength exercise using bands. It works the glutes, with help from the hamstrings.
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- Main muscles
- glutes
- Also works
- hamstrings
How to do it
- Secure one end of the band to the lower portion of a post and attach the other to one ankle.
- Facing the attachment point of the band, hold on to the column to stabilize yourself.
- Keeping your head and your chest up, move the resisted leg back as far as you can while keeping the knee straight.
- Return the leg to the starting position.
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Similar exercises
- Butt Lift (Bridge) · body only, beginner
- Flutter Kicks · body only, beginner
- Glute Kickback · body only, beginner
- Leg Lift · body only, beginner
- Physioball Hip Bridge · exercise ball, beginner
- Pull Through · cable, beginner
- Single Leg Glute Bridge · body only, beginner
- Step-up with Knee Raise · body only, beginner
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).