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Chair Supported Back Bent-Leg Extension to Knee Drive

The Chair Supported Back Bent-Leg Extension to Knee Drive mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the core and hamstrings. You'll need: chair.

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Required Equipment

Chair
Chair

Chair Supported Back Bent-Leg Extension to Knee Drive Muscles Worked

Primary

Glutes (gluteus maximus)

Secondary

Hamstrings; Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)

How to do the Chair Supported Back Bent-Leg Extension to Knee Drive

Setup

  • Stand sideways to a sturdy chair, placing one hand on the back of the chair for support.

  • Keep your feet hip-width apart and your spine neutral.

Movement

  • Kickback: Engaging your glute, hinge slightly forward at the hips and drive one leg backward, keeping the knee bent at a roughly 90-degree angle. Focus on squeezing during the extension.

  • Knee Drive: In a controlled motion, reverse the movement by bringing that same bent leg forward and upward toward your chest.

  • Control: Maintain an upright torso during the knee drive and avoid overarching your lower back during the kickback portion.

Key Tips

  • Keep your core braced throughout the entire movement to stabilize your hips.

  • Move slowly to maximize the contraction in the glutes and core rather than relying on momentum.

Chair Supported Back Bent-Leg Extension to Knee Drive FAQs

What muscles does the Chair Supported Back Bent-Leg Extension to Knee Drive work?

The Chair Supported Back Bent-Leg Extension to Knee Drive mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the core and hamstrings. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus.

What equipment do you need for the Chair Supported Back Bent-Leg Extension to Knee Drive?

Chair.

What workout day should the Chair Supported Back Bent-Leg Extension to Knee Drive go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

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