Reverse Hip Raise

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

Steps

  1. 1 Lie face down on a reverse hyperextension machine with your hips at the edge of the pad.
  2. 2 Hook your ankles under the foot rollers, allowing your legs to hang straight down with a slight bend in your knees.
  3. 3 Keeping your legs straight, lift them upwards by contracting your glutes and hamstrings.
  4. 4 Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the floor or slightly higher, squeezing your glutes at the top.
  5. 5 Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position, controlling the movement.

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