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Band Bent-Over Hip Extension

Band Bent-Over Hip Extension: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: bands.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbands
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
glutes, hamstrings
Secondary muscles
lower back
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How to do it

  1. Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at ankle height.
  2. Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Step back to create tension in the band, keeping your knees slightly bent.
  4. Hinge at the hips and lean forward, maintaining a neutral spine.
  5. Extend your right leg straight back, squeezing your glutes at the top.
  6. Lower your right leg back down and repeat with the left leg.
  7. Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

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