Cable Standing Hip Extension

Instructions

Preparation

Attach ankle cuff to low pulley. With cuff on one ankle, grasp ballet bar with both hands and step far back with other foot. Elbows remain straight to support body leaning forward. Attached leg is straight and foot is stretched off floor.

Execution

Pull cable attachment back by extending hip. Return leg to original position. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Gluteus Maximus (Butt, Hips (Rear), Glutes)

  

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement

• Hamstrings Thigh (Rear)

  

   

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint

• Erector Spinae Lower Back

  

   
• Obliques (Hips (Upper), Waist (Sides), Obliques)

  

• Gluteus Medius (Hip, Hip Abductor)

  

   
• Gluteus Minimus (Hip, Hip Abductor)

   

  

• Rectus Abdominis (Waist (Belly), Abdominal, Abs)