Marching Hip Raise

Primary muscles
Glutes, Abs
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings
Equipment
Body weight
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and arms resting at your sides.
  2. 2 Lift your hips off the floor to form a straight line from your shoulders to your knees, engaging your glutes.
  3. 3 Keeping your hips elevated and stable, lift one knee towards your chest until your thigh is perpendicular to the floor.
  4. 4 Slowly lower your foot back to the floor, maintaining the hip bridge position.
  5. 5 Immediately lift your opposite knee towards your chest, keeping your hips high and level.
  6. 6 Lower your foot back to the floor to complete one repetition on each side, then continue alternating legs.

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