Exercise technique

lever hip extension v. 2

The lever hip extension v. 2 is a machine-based exercise that targets the glutes and also works the hamstrings. It involves extending the hips against resistance provided by a leverage machine, making it a controlled and isolated movement for the posterior chain.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the machine to fit your body and sit on it with your back against the backrest.
  2. Place your feet on the footrests and grip the handles for stability.
  3. Engage your glutes and hamstrings, then push against the footrests to extend your hips and raise your legs backward.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hamstrings.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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