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Bench Hip Extension

Expert Advice

Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement to fully engage the target muscles.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie face down on a bench with your hips on the edge of the bench.
  2. Secure your legs under a pad or bench support if available.
  3. Keep your upper body flat on the bench and hands holding the sides for stability.
  4. Slowly lift your legs up until they are in line with your body, squeezing your glutes.
  5. Lower your legs back to the starting position with control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Glutes
Glutes70%
Secondary
Hamstrings
Hamstrings30%
70%Glutes30%Hamstrings
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Strength