Exercise Lab

Hip Extension

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Equipment

  • Torque F5

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Glute strength.

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Description

  • Set doors wide, lock bench up and out of the way, adjust swivel pulleys to lowest position (#17), attach ankle strap to ankle farthest from machine and set resistance.
  • Facing one of base pulleys, take a step away from the base pulley with support leg so starting leg is slightly angled toward base pulley.
  • Grasp adjustable upright for stability and keeping exercise leg straight, slowly bring rearward and extend as far as possible.
  • Return to start position and repeat. After completing one set, switch to other leg.

ProTip

  • Keep your back straight.

Mistakes

  • Excessively arching the back.
  • Leaning the torso forward.