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Standing Hip Extension (bent knee)

Expert Advice

Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement to fully engage the muscles and increase the effectiveness of the exercise.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold onto a chair or wall for balance.
  2. Bend one knee to 90 degrees and lift that leg straight back without arching your back.
  3. Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.
  4. Lower your leg back to the starting position with control.
  5. Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other leg.

Details

Primary
Glutes
Glutes60%
Secondary
Hamstrings
Hamstrings40%
60%Glutes40%Hamstrings
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Strength