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

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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