Lever Standing Hip Extension

Instructions

Preparation

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

Execution

Lower lever by extending hip. Return until knee is higer than hip. 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)

  

   
• Adductor Magnus Inner Thigh

  

   

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)

   

  

   

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

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