Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Medicine Ball
Muscle Groups: Glutes
Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Medicine Ball 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 Medicine Ball with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your arms extended alongside your body, palms down.
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Place one heel on top of a medicine ball, bending your knee to about a 90-degree angle.
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Extend your other leg straight up towards the ceiling, keeping it in line with your hip.
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Engage your glutes and core, then press through the heel on the medicine ball 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.
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Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position with control.
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Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other leg.
Secondary Muscles
While Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Medicine Ball 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 Medicine Ball, 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 Medicine Ball, 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.
