PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Standing Hip Extension

Hips
Beginner
Bodyweight
3 sets of 15 reps per side
Reviewed by Dr. J Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Stand tall, holding a chair.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Stand tall, holding a chair.
  2. 2
    Extend one leg straight behind you, squeezing the glute.
  3. 3
    Lower with control.
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Do
  • Squeeze the glute
Don't
  • Do not arch the low back
Clinically used for
Hip WeaknessLower Back Pain

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