Dumbbell Hip Curl

DUMBBELL HIP CURL

The dumbbell hip curl is a strengthening exercise for the hip flexors. This exercise requires a dumbbell ankle strap. Attach a dumbbell to the bottom of your foot. While standing raise the knee up to 90 degrees hip flexion. Keep the core braced to maintain a neutral spine. Hold the hip flexion for up to 2 seconds before returning to start position. If needed, you may hold onto a wall for additional support.

Muscles Involved:

• Hip Flexors

  • Iliopsoas

    • Psoas Major

    • Iliacus

  • Rectus Femoris

Related Conditions:

• Iliopsoas Tendinitis / Iliopsoas Tendinopathy

• Internal Snapping Hip Syndrome

• Hip Impingement

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