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Standing Hip Extension (at Wall)
A simple but powerful glute activation exercise that teaches the hip extension pattern in standing — the same pattern that drives walking and prevents the hip flexor dominance of prolonged sitting. The wall ensures the spine stays neutral throughout.
Standing Hip Extension (at Wall)
Duration
2 min
Reps
12–15 reps each side
Sets
3
How to do it
- 1
Stand facing a wall, hands resting lightly on it at shoulder height.
- 2
Stand on your left leg with a slight knee bend. Keep your torso upright.
- 3
Squeeze your right glute and extend your right leg straight back, keeping the knee straight.
- 4
Go only as far as you can without the lower back arching. Quality over range.
- 5
Hold 2 seconds at end range, lower slowly. Complete all reps on one side before switching.
Benefits
- Activates and strengthens the glutes in the functional standing position
- Teaches hip extension without lumbar compensation
- Counteracts the hip flexor dominance from prolonged sitting
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back to get more hip extension range
- Bending the knee of the working leg during the extension
- Using the wall for support to compensate rather than for balance only
Target areas
hipslower back
Good for
seniorsdesk workerspost surgery
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