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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