Lever Hip Flexion

Instructions

Preparation

Stand on platform facing to one side and grasp the bar for support. Position the front of the leg nearest the machine against the padded roller while standing on other leg.

Execution

Raise lever by flexing hip until the thigh is just perpendicular to the floor. Return until hip is extended. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Iliopsoas

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

• Tensor Fasciae Latae (Hip, Hip Abductor/Flexor, Tensor Fasciae Femoris)

  

   
• Rectus Femoris (Quadriceps (Thigh (Front), Quads))

  

   
• Pectineus

• Sartorius

• Adductor Longus

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

• Rectus Abdominis

• Obliques

• Gluteus Medius (Hip, Hip Abductor)

  

• Gluteus Minimus (Hip, Hip Abductor)