Glute Extension in 4 Point Kneeling

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

 
Josefina Canepa

Josefina holds a Master’s degree in Pediatrics and brings her expertise to both young patients and future physiotherapists as a university lecturer. With over six years of experience, she specialises in sports injury management and pediatric physiotherapy, using techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and dry needling. Her innovative, patient-centered approach ensures individualised and effective care.

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