Forward Hip Thrust

HipPosterior ChainHip Strength
Written By David Song

FORWARD HIP THRUST

This is a hip extension strengthening exercise for beginners. Wrap a strength band around your hips and tie it down behind you. Starting from a low kneel position, raise your hips up and forward by squeezing through the buttock muscles.

Muscles Involved:

  • Gluteus Maximus

  • Proximal Hamstrings

Related Conditions:

  • Glute Amnesia

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

  • Low Back Pain

  • Pseudo Sciatica

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