Glute Extension in 4 Point Kneeling
Written By Josefina Canepa
Muscles used in this exercise
Gluteus maximus to kick leg up
Core and glute muscles muscles to stabilise hip
Purpose
activate glute muscle while stabilising your hip in space
To do this exercise
keep your spine neutral
squeeze your Glute muscle first, then kick your feet towards the ceiling
you should feel muscle contraction in your hips not your lower back
don’t let your hip drop as you lift your legs up
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Josefina Canepa
Josefina specialises in sports injury management and paediatric physiotherapy, using techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and dry needling.
Outside of work, she enjoys weight lifting and going to restaurants serving South American cuisine.
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