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hip raise (bent knee)

hip raise (bent knee) is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground

Step 2. Place your hands by your sides, palms facing down

Step 3. Engage your core and glutes, then lift your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders

Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position

Step 5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

hamstringscore

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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