Banded Hip Extension
- Primary muscles
- Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Band
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Stand upright, facing a power rack, and hold onto it with both hands for support.
- 2 Loop a resistance band around one ankle and anchor the other end to the base of the rack.
- 3 Shift your weight to your non-working leg and position your working leg slightly behind you, creating tension in the band.
- 4 Keeping your body stable and your trunk upright, extend your working leg straight back, squeezing your glute.
- 5 Slowly return your leg to the starting position, controlling the band's resistance.
- 6 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch the band to the other ankle and repeat the movement.
