Quadruped Hip Extension
- Primary muscles
- Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Lower back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Begin on your hands and knees, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
- 2 Keep your back flat and core engaged as you lift one bent leg, driving your heel towards the ceiling.
- 3 Extend your hip until your thigh is parallel to the floor or slightly higher, squeezing your glute at the top.
- 4 Slowly lower your leg back to the starting position with control.
- 5 Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other leg.
