Tutorial: Hip Extension

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Learn how to perform a Hip Extension the EVO way.

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WHAT

• The hip extension is a functional whole-body strength, stretch and balance exercise
• Warm up is a very important stage of an exercise program. It increases body temperature, prepares muscles, ligaments and tendons to exercise
• A good warm-up is crucial when you’re facing a cold environment, preventing injuries like muscle breakdown or muscular contractures

 

HOW

• With the bar hanged by the strips, hold it on the extremities with your arms extended. The bar must be aligned with your hip
• Try to maintain your trunk in a planking position while you bent over it to the front and lift your leg backwards
• Keep your arms extended, holding the bar and try to go further, extending your shoulders, trunk and leg
• Step back to the early position and switch the leg

 

WHY

• Hip Extension increases functional mobility in a full body activation mode
• Promotes core activation, coordination and increases flexibility
• Repeating some movements to each side will prevent injuries and prepare the muscle to moderate or intensive exercises

 

SEE ALSO:

TUTORIAL: HANGING TWIST

THE ART OF WARMING-UP IN COLD WEATHER