Lever Lying Hip Extension
The Lever Lying Hip Extension primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation push exercise targeting the Gluteus Maximus.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Hinge |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Gluteus Maximus |
| Secondary | Adductor Magnus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Magnus (adductors)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: With leg lever positioned in the lower position, lie supine on machine with legs over padded bar. Align hip joints with lever fulcrum. Strap hips down with belt if available. Release leg lever and adjust until leg lever is in upper position. Grasp handles to sides of head. Execution: Push padded leg bar down until hips are extended. Return and repeat. Comments: AlsoLever Lying Hip Extensionon plate loaded machine andLever Alternating Lying Hip Extensionon another selectorized machine.
Alternative Exercises
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