Weighted Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Bosu® Balance Trainer
Muscle Groups: Glutes
Weighted Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Bosu® Balance Trainer focuses on Glutes, with Hamstrings, Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Bosu® Balance Trainer with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent and one foot placed flat on the dome of a Bosu® Balance Trainer.
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Extend your other leg straight up towards the ceiling, keeping it in line with your hip.
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Place a dumbbell or weight plate across your lower abdomen, holding it securely with both hands.
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Engage your glutes and drive through the heel of the foot on the Bosu® 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, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Bosu® Balance Trainer 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.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Bosu® Balance Trainer, 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.
