Exercise Lab

Hip Extension

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Equipment

  • Torque TQ5 (Vertical Home Gym)

Muscle Groups

  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Hip strength.
  • Glute strength.

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Description

  • Attach ankle strap to mid pulley with universal adaptor and snap hook. Adjust mid pulley arms to lowest position. Set resistance
  • Stand facing low pulley. Take a step away from the low pulley with support leg so exercising leg is slightly angled in toward low pulley, grasp press arm handle for stability and slightly bend the knee of supporting leg.
  • Keeping the exercise leg as straight as possible, slowly extend leg rearward as far as you can.
  • Return to start position and repeat; finish set and switch to other leg.

ProTip

  • Keep your back straight.

Mistakes

  • Excessive arching of the back.
  • Leaning too far forward.