Standing Forward Hip Hinges / Bends
- Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart, while maintaining a slight bend in your knees
- Place your hands on your hips. This is the starting position
- When ready, slowly push your hips back as you begin to bend forwards, lowering your chest towards the floor. Be sure to keep your neck and back straight as you do so
- Work within your range of comfort, with the ultimate goal of reaching a 45-degree angle of your torso
- Reverse the movement by lightly squeezing your glutes and bringing your hips forwards. Elevate your torso to reach the starting position
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One-Arm Kettlebell Push and Press
Hip Raises / Butt Lift / Bridges
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Standing forward hip hinges / bends is a at-home exercise that targets glutes & hip flexors and also works hamstrings and lower back. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include One-arm kettlebell push and press, hip raises / butt lift / bridges and bosu ball bridges hip raises / glute bridges. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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