Hip Raise
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Place your arms at your sides with palms facing down for stability.
Engage your core and push through your heels to lift your hips off the floor until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to keep your core engaged and your back straight.
Slowly lower your hips back to the starting position, and repeat the exercise for your desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tip
Engage Your Core: Before you lift your hips off the ground, make sure to engage your core and squeeze your glutes. This will not only help you lift your hips higher but also protect your lower back from strain. A common mistake is to only use the strength of your lower back to lift your hips, which can lead to injury. Controlled Movement: Lift your hips by pushing through your heels until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. Avoid the common mistake of lifting your hips too high, which can lead to hyperextension of the back. Also, make sure to lower your hips back down with control, rather than letting them drop suddenly