twist hip lift

A upper legs exercise targeting the glutes, performed with body weight.

twist hip lift demonstration
twist hip lift β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Glutes

Secondary muscles

Obliques, Hamstrings

How to do twist hip lift

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

  2. Place your hands by your sides for support.

  3. Engage your glutes and lift your hips off the ground, forming a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.

  4. While keeping your hips lifted, twist your lower body to the right side, bringing your knees towards the ground.

  5. Return to the starting position and repeat the twist to the left side.

  6. Continue alternating twists for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Glutes

Secondary

ObliquesHamstrings

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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