Prone Banded Hip Extension
Written By David Song
PRONE BANDED HIP EXTENSION
This is a strengthening exercise for the hip extensors in the sagittal plane. Lie down on your stomach with both knees straight and a mini band looped around your legs just above the ankles. Raise one leg directly to the ceiling without rotating the pelvis or bending through the back. Go for maximum range and hold the top position for up to 2 seconds before lowering.
Muscles Involved:
Gluteus Maximus
Proximal Hamstrings
Related Conditions:
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Labral Tear
Total Hip Replacement
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Glute Amnesia
Pseudo Sciatica
Gluteal Tendinopathy
Proximal Hamstrings Tendinopathy
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