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Standing Pelvic Tilt

How to do the Standing Pelvic Tilt with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

IsolationBeginnerStatic
Primary muscles

Lower Back

Secondary

Glutes

Equipment

Bodyweight

Step by step

How to do the Standing Pelvic Tilt

  1. 1

    Start off with your feet hip-distance apart.

  2. 2

    Bend your knees slightly to keep them soft and springy.

  3. 3

    You may want to move your pelvis forward and backward and back few times before holding the tailbone forward in this stretch.

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Log it, see it on your body.

Every Standing Pelvic Tilt set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your lower back volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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Where the Standing Pelvic Tilt fits

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FAQ

Standing Pelvic Tilt: common questions

What muscles does the Standing Pelvic Tilt work?

The Standing Pelvic Tilt primarily works the Lower Back. It also recruits the Glutes as supporting muscles.

Is the Standing Pelvic Tilt suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Standing Pelvic Tilt 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 Standing Pelvic Tilt?

None. The Standing Pelvic Tilt is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.

Is the Standing Pelvic Tilt a compound or isolation exercise?

The Standing Pelvic Tilt is an isolation exercise, it targets the lower back through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Standing Pelvic Tilt with correct form?

Start off with your feet hip-distance apart. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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