Understanding hip extension and its function in movement
Hip extension plays a key role in upright movement, from walking and running to rising from a chair. The motion—posterior movement of the thigh relative to the pelvis—relies on coordinated action among several muscle groups, particularly the gluteus maximus, the hamstrings and the adductor magnus. Strength coach Bret Contreras and other practitioners emphasize that effective …
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