Beginner
Hip Raise
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Hip Raise is a home workout exercise that targets glutes & hip flexors, and hamstrings and involves the abs and lower back. This exercise isolates and strengthens the glutes like no other exercise.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Lie down on the mat with your knees bent so that your feet are on the floor. Keep your spine straight. -
Step 2
Place your hands on your palms at your sides for stability. -
Step 3
Lift your buttocks off the floor by stretching your hips up and dropping your heels down. -
Step 4
Continue until your back, hips, and thighs are in line. Hold on to the count of one. Then return back to the starting position by lowering your hips to the floor. Pause and repeat.
Muscle Groups
Hip Raise targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings as seen below.
Exercise Tip
- Try to focus on lifting your hips using your glutes, hamstrings and lower back muscles rather than your quads on the front of your thighs.
Reverse Hip Raise
Intermediate
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