hip extension
Leg swings backward
Hip extension is the movement of the thigh backward, away from the front of the body—the opposite of hip flexion.
The motion occurs when standing from a seated position, climbing stairs, or pushing off while walking.
Exercises targeting hip extension include lunges, deadlifts, and glute bridges.
Strong hip extension is essential for sprinting.
- glutesPosterior muscle group
- gluteus maximusPrimary posterior hip muscle
- hamstringsRear thigh muscles
- hip thrustPelvis-raising strength exercise
- thrustForceful forward motion
glute bridge · kickback · deadlift · squat · posterior · stride · lunge · pelvis · power · sprint · drive · buttocks · propulsion · gait · standing · climbing · flexion · range of motion
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