band bent-over hip extension

A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with band.

band bent-over hip extension demonstration
band bent-over hip extension β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Band

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings, Lower Back

How to do band bent-over hip extension

  1. Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at ankle height.

  2. Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. Step back to create tension in the band, keeping your knees slightly bent.

  4. Hinge at the hips and lean forward, maintaining a neutral spine.

  5. Extend your right leg straight back, squeezing your glutes at the top.

  6. Lower your right leg back down and repeat with the left leg.

  7. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

HamstringsLower Back

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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