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Glutes

Hip Extension with Bands

Hip Extension with Bands (Start)Hip Extension with Bands (End)

A glute exercise where you push your leg back against a resistance band to strengthen the hips.

Primary musclesGlutes
Secondary musclesHamstrings

Energy burned

≈ 27 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 4.7 kcal/min

Estimate range 20–34 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked15 %
Effort during a set8.1 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

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Setup

  1. 1Anchor a resistance band low and loop it around one ankle.
  2. 2Stand facing the anchor and hold a support for balance.
  3. 3Keep your core braced and your standing knee slightly bent.

How to perform

  1. 1Keep your leg straight and kick it back against the resistance.
  2. 2Squeeze your glute at the top.
  3. 3Return slowly under control.
  4. 4Complete the reps, then switch legs.

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