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Hip Extension with Bands

Secure one end of the band to the lower portion of a post and attach the other to one ankle.

Beginner

The movement

Hip Extension with Bands - Right Leg Setup
1. Right Leg Setup
Hip Extension with Bands - Right Leg Extend Back
2. Right Leg Extend Back
Hip Extension with Bands - Right Leg Return
3. Right Leg Return

About This Exercise

Secure one end of the band to the lower portion of a post and attach the other to one ankle.

1Setup

Secure one end of the band to the lower portion of a post and attach the other to one ankle.

2Execution

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.

Pro Tips

  • 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.

Train This Exercise

Quick workout with this exercise

Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Secondary

How to programme it

Sets3
Default reps12
Rest60 sec
Movement patternExtension
Movement typeCompound