Glutes · Leverage machine · Beginner
How to do Lever Hip Extension
The lever hip extension is a machine-based exercise that targets the glutes and also works the hamstrings. It involves extending the hips against resistance provided by a leverage machine, making it a controlled and isolated movement for the posterior chain.
- Primary muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Lever Hip Extension, step by step
- Adjust the machine to fit your body and sit on it with your back against the backrest.
- Place your feet on the footrests and grip the handles for stability.
- Engage your glutes and hamstrings, then push against the footrests to extend your hips and raise your legs backward.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Lever Hip Extension works your glutes as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings.
Track Lever Hip Extension in SPLYT
Lever Hip Extension is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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