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Illustration for the Standing hip extension exercise

Standing hip extension

  • Duration: 6 min
  • Level: Beginner
  • Goal track: Weight loss

Stand tall and rest your hands on the back of a sturdy chair for balance. Keeping your leg straight and your back from arching, lift one leg straight behind you as far as feels comfortable, pause for a moment, then lower it with control. You should feel the effort through the back of your thigh and glute. Do 5 slow lifts with each leg.