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
