Band bent-over hip extension exercise demonstration
Band bent-over hip extension

Exercise

Band bent-over hip extension

Band bent-over hip extension is a moderate exercise. It trains glutes.

Muscles
GlutesHamstrings

Detailed explanation

Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at ankle height. Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart. Step back to create tension in the band, keeping your knees slightly bent.

Hinge at the hips and lean forward, maintaining a neutral spine. Extend your right leg straight back, squeezing your glutes at the top. Lower your right leg back down and repeat with the left leg.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at ankle height.

  2. 2

    Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Step back to create tension in the band, keeping your knees slightly bent.

  4. 4

    Hinge at the hips and lean forward, maintaining a neutral spine.

  5. 5

    Extend your right leg straight back, squeezing your glutes at the top.

  6. 6

    Lower your right leg back down and repeat with the left leg.

  7. 7

    Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

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