Hip/Knee
Prone Hip Extension (Straight Leg)
Face-down leg lift to strengthen the posterior hip while limiting deep flexion.
- Glute strength
- Posterior chain
Standard dose
- Sets
- 2
- Reps / hold
- 10 each side
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- Lift only as high as you can without front-hip pinch
How to do it
Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.
- Lie face down with the forehead resting on hands.
- Keep the knee straight and lift one leg a few inches.
- Lower without rocking the pelvis.