Standing Hip Extension Machine

Starting position

• Stand side-on to the machine, pad behind the knee or calf of the working leg.
• Hold on with your hands, upper body upright.

Execution

• Push the straight leg back until the hip is extended.
• Return forward under control; switch sides after the set.
• Squeeze the glutes at the back.

Common mistakes

• Escaping into a hollow back.
• Upper body tipping forward.
• Working with momentum.