Prone Banded Hip Extension

Exercise Overview

This is a strengthening exercise for the hip extensors in the sagittal plane. Lie down on your stomach with both knees straight and a mini band looped around your legs just above the ankles. Raise one leg directly to the ceiling without rotating the pelvis or bending through the back. Go for maximum range and hold the top position for up to 2 seconds before lowering.

Muscles Involved

Gluteus MaximusProximal Hamstrings

Related Conditions

Hip OsteoarthritisHip Labral TearTotal Hip ReplacementSacroiliac Joint SyndromeGlute AmnesiaPseudo SciaticaGluteal TendinopathyProximal Hamstrings TendinopathyYoga Butt

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