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Standing Hip Flexion and Extension with Resistance Band

Standing hip flexion and extension with resistance band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per leg

Illustration of the Standing Hip Flexion and Extension with Resistance Band exercise

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How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Repetitions: 12 per leg

Description: Standing, attach a resistance band around your ankle. Keeping your pelvis stable, pull the leg forward into hip flexion, then bring it back backward into extension against the resistance of the band.

Tips: Keep your back straight and avoid leaning the torso. Control the movement well to effectively engage the hip muscles.

Progression: Increase the resistance of the band or the number of repetitions when the exercise becomes too easy.

At a glance

Goal
Strengthening
Level
Beginner
Equipment
resistance band
Starting position
Standing, resistance band attached to ankle
Clinical goal
Strengthen the hip muscles
Also known as
flexion-extension hip with resistance band, standing hip strengthening, hip exercise with resistance band

Precautions

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This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.