Single-leg Hip Raise with Knee Hold

Primary muscles
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Abs, Lower back
Equipment
Other
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
  2. 2 Cross one ankle over the opposite knee, then grasp the knee of the crossed leg with both hands.
  3. 3 Engage your glutes and push through the heel of your grounded foot to lift your hips off the floor.
  4. 4 Continue lifting until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knee.
  5. 5 Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position with control.

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