Weighted Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Foam Roller
Muscle Groups: Glutes
Weighted Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Foam Roller 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 Foam Roller with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with one foot placed flat on a foam roller, knee bent at about a 90-degree angle.
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Extend your other leg straight up towards the ceiling and place a dumbbell or weight plate across your hips.
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Press through the foot on the foam roller and lift your hips off the floor, squeezing your glutes.
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Continue lifting until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knee, keeping your core engaged.
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Slowly lower your hips back down towards the floor with control, stopping just before they touch the ground.
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Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Single-leg Hip Raise with Foot on Foam Roller 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 Foam Roller, 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.
