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Hip Extension

beginner Bodyweight

Prone hip extension targeting glutes and hamstrings.

Primary Muscles

Glutes Hamstrings

Secondary Muscles

Lower back

Instructions

Lie face down, squeeze one glute and raise leg off floor keeping knee straight, hold briefly, lower.

Common Mistakes

Rotating hips, raising too high causing back overextension, not squeezing glute.

Variations

  • Donkey Kick
  • Glute Bridge
  • Back Extension