Lever Lying Hip Extension

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Instructions Preparation Lie on bench with knees legs over pads. Align hip joints with lever fulcrum. Strap hips down with belt. Extend both hip with feet toward floor. Execution Raise one knee by flexing hip. Return to original position by extending hip. Repeat with opposite leg, alternating between sides. Comments Hamstring remains in active insufficiency through movement since knee is significantly flexed and hip does not flex beyond 90 degrees.

Classification  Utility: Auxiliary  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Push Muscles Target Gluteus Maximus Synergists (See comments) Adductor Magnus Stabilizers Erector Spinae Obliques Antagonist Stabilizers Rectus Abdominis