Lever Hip Extension Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Hip Extension Machine
How to: Lever Hip Extension
- Set the machine according to your height.
- Position yourself on the machine with your back flat against the pad.
- Place your feet on the footplate and push through your heels to extend your hips.
- Pause at the top and slowly lower back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back excessively.
- Not using a full range of motion.
- Rushing the exercise and losing control.
Modifications
- Lower the weight to make the exercise easier.
- Perform the exercise at a slower pace for better control.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged during the movement.
- Ensure your knees do not cave in during the extension.
- Control the weight during both the lift and the return to starting position.
Lever Hip Extension Alternatives
Tags
hips
gluteus maximus
hamstrings
strength
machine exercise
lower body