Mon
16
Dec
2013
The bent-knee hip extension is an excellent toning exercise for the buttocks and the backs of the thighs. Learn how to do this effective exercise.
Exercise: | Quadruped Bent-Knee Hip Extension |
Preparation: |
· Hands & knees in (quadruped) position
· Knees
and feet should be hip-width apart,
· Hands under shoulders, fingers pointing forward
· Do not sag or arch low back |
Movement: |
· Lift the left or right leg, keeping the knee bent
· Press the foot upward toward the ceiling
· Move only at the hip joint |
Notes: |
· After completing set, repeat with the opposite leg
· Place dumbbell in the back of the knee to increase
effort |
Strengthens: | · Gluteus maximus, hip extensors |
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