Banded Kick Back
Exercise Overview
The banded kick back exercise is used to strengthen the hip extensor muscles. Start by looping a mini band around both of your ankles. Begin to elevate the target hip’s foot off of the floor and stand on your opposite foot. Before starting, maintain a braced core to hold a neutral spine. Begin to extend the hip by kicking your foot behind you. Return back to neutral hip extension to complete a repetition.
Muscles Involved
gluteus maximushamstringssemitendonsussemimembranosusbiceps femorisposterior head adductor magnus
Related Conditions
hamstrings tendinitis / yoga buttsacroiliac joint syndrome / SIJ syndromehip spine syndromegluteus maximus tendinitishamstring strainposterior chain dysfunction
