Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Bench
Muscle Groups: Glutes
Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Bench focuses on Glutes, with Hamstrings, Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Bench with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent.
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Place one foot flat on a bench, ensuring your knee is directly above your ankle.
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Extend your other leg straight up towards the ceiling, keeping your arms flat on the floor beside your body.
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Engage your glutes and press through the heel of the foot on the bench to lift your hips off the floor.
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Continue lifting until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knee, keeping your extended leg straight.
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Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Bench primarily targets Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Hips . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Bench, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Bench, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
