Lever Standing Hip Extension (with abdominal pad)
The Lever Standing Hip Extension (with abdominal pad) primarily works the Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus and stabilizer support from the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Quadratus Lumborum, Rectus Abdominis, Triceps (Long Head). 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 Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
- Stabilizer Muscle Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Medius (glutes)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Minimus (glutes)
- Stabilizer Muscle Quadratus Lumborum (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Instructions
- Preparation: Stand on platform so front of hips are against edge of abdominal pad. Position flexed leg over padded roller while standing on other leg. Grasp handles with both hands. Execution: Extend lever back by extending hip and straightening leg. Return by flexing hip and knee. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: Shorter individuals should stand on higher platform and may be bent over more. Stabilizers may not be significantly activated if hips are securely supported by apparatus.
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