Glutes Upper Legs Band #0980

Band Bent-Over Hip Extension

Animated demonstration

Band Bent-Over Hip Extension — Animated demonstration

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At a glance

Target muscle
Glutes
Body part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Band
Synergist group
Hamstrings

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings Lower Back

How to perform

  1. 1

    Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at ankle height.

  2. 2

    Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Step back to create tension in the band, keeping your knees slightly bent.

  4. 4

    Hinge at the hips and lean forward, maintaining a neutral spine.

  5. 5

    Extend your right leg straight back, squeezing your glutes at the top.

  6. 6

    Lower your right leg back down and repeat with the left leg.

  7. 7

    Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

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