Hip Extension with Bands
How to do the Hip Extension with Bands with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Glutes
Hamstrings
Bands
How to do the Hip Extension with Bands
- 1
Secure one end of the band to the lower portion of a post and attach the other to one ankle.
- 2
Facing the attachment point of the band, hold on to the column to stabilize yourself.
- 3
Keeping your head and your chest up, move the resisted leg back as far as you can while keeping the knee straight.
- 4
Return the leg to the starting position.
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Where the Hip Extension with Bands fits
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Hip Extension with Bands: common questions
What muscles does the Hip Extension with Bands work?
The Hip Extension with Bands primarily works the Glutes. It also recruits the Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Hip Extension with Bands suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Hip Extension with Bands is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Hip Extension with Bands?
To do the Hip Extension with Bands you'll need resistance bands.
Is the Hip Extension with Bands a compound or isolation exercise?
The Hip Extension with Bands is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Hip Extension with Bands with correct form?
Secure one end of the band to the lower portion of a post and attach the other to one ankle. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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