strength
Hip Extension with Bands
Works the glutes, using bands.
Specification
| Equipment | bands |
| Primary muscles | glutes |
| Secondary muscles | hamstrings |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Force | push |
| Level | beginner |
| Category | strength |
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.