Tall Plank Hip Extension
Exercise Overview
This is a hip extensor strengthening exercise, core anti-rotation exercise, and hip-spine dissociation exercise. Start by going into a Tall Plank position. Keep the core braced, spine neutral and pelvis level. Raise one foot off of the ground and extend the hip maximally without twisting through the pelvis or torso. Hold the end range position for up to 5 seconds before slowly lowering the foot to starting position.
Muscles Involved
HamstringsSemitendinosusSemimembranosusBiceps FemorisGluteus MaximusCoreTransversus AbdominisInternal ObliqueExternal Oblique
Related Conditions
Hip Spine SyndromeSIJ SyndromeLumbar Facet SyndromeGlute AmnesiaHamstring TendinitisHamstring StrainGlute StrainOblique StrainQL Strain