Legs·Bands·Compound

Hip Extension with Bands

Glutes · Bands

Beginner

Body Part

Legs

Equipment

Bands

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound

Force

Push

The Hip Extension with Bands is a beginner bands exercise that primarily targets the Glutes.

Muscles Worked

Glutes primaryHamstrings secondary

How to Do the Hip Extension with Bands

  1. 1Secure one end of the band to the lower portion of a post and attach the other to one ankle.
  2. 2Facing the attachment point of the band, hold on to the column to stabilize yourself.
  3. 3Keeping your head and your chest up, move the resisted leg back as far as you can while keeping the knee straight.
  4. 4Return the leg to the starting position.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.

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