Banded Isometric Kick Back

BANDED ISOMETRIC KICK BACK

The banded isometric kick back exercise is used to strengthen the hip extensor muscles. Start by looping a mini band around both of your ankles. Begin to extend your hip kicking your foot behind you. Hold your end range position for up to 7 seconds. Return back to neutral hip extension to complete a repetition.

Muscles involved:

  • gluteus maximus

  • hamstrings

    • semitendonsus

    • semimembranosus

    • biceps femoris

  • posterior head adductor magnus

Related conditions

  • hamstrings tendinitis / yoga butt

  • sacroiliac joint syndrome / SIJ syndrome

  • hip spine syndrome

  • gluteus maximus tendinitis

  • hamstring strain

  • posterior chain dysfunction

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