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Prone Hip Extension with Knee Bent

Prone Hip Extension with Knee Bent: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Lie face-down with one knee bent to 90 degrees. Keeping the knee bent, lift that thigh up off the floor, then lower it back down with control.

Body region
Hip
Position
Prone
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Gluteal Tendinopathy)
  • Hip Arthroscopy
  • Hip Osteoarthritis

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