band bent-over hip extension
band bent-over hip extension — highlighted muscle: glutes

Muscles worked

glutes, hamstrings, lower back

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band bent-over hip extension

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
band
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hamstrings

Secondary muscles

hamstringslower back

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Attach the band to a sturdy anchor point at ankle height.

  2. 2

    Stand facing away from the anchor point with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Step back to create tension in the band, keeping your knees slightly bent.

  4. 4

    Hinge at the hips and lean forward, maintaining a neutral spine.

  5. 5

    Extend your right leg straight back, squeezing your glutes at the top.

  6. 6

    Lower your right leg back down and repeat with the left leg.

  7. 7

    Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

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