Hip Raise
Step by step
How to perform
- Place your arms at your sides, palms facing down.
- Slowly lift your hips off the floor by pushing through your feet, while keeping your back straight, until your knees, hips and shoulders form a straight line.
- Pause at the top, squeezing your glutes for a second or two.
- Slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position to complete one repetition.
Overview
About this exercise
The Hip Raise is a versatile exercise designed to strengthen the glutes, hamstrings, and core, contributing to improved balance, posture, and overall body strength. It's suitable for individuals of all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, as it can be easily modified to match one's abilities. People may choose to incorporate Hip Raises into their routine to enhance lower body strength, boost athletic performance, or aid in injury prevention.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Engage your core muscles before you begin the lift. This means tightening your abdominal muscles as if you were preparing to take a punch. This helps to stabilize your body and protect your lower back during the exercise.
A common mistake is overextending the hips at the top of the movement. You should lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. Overextension can put unnecessary strain on your lower back.
To get the most out of the exercise, focus on squeezing your glutes as you lift your hips. This will help to fully engage these muscles and maximize the benefits of the exercise.