exer-pedia

Summary

An active exercise for the trunk and lower extremity, involving the back extensor, gluteal and hamstring muscles, with added involvement of the hip flexors.

Description

• laying on your back, knees bent, feet placed flat on the ground
• extend or “hinge” up from the hips, lifting your back and pelvis off the ground, while keeping your spine neutral
• without dropping the pelvis, lift one foot a few inches, then lower it back to the ground
• repeat as needed