Standing Hip Extension
Strengthens the muscles behind the hip.
What it helps
Strengthens the muscles behind the hip that power you forward with each step and help you stand tall — the engine of a strong, even stride.
How to do it
- Stand holding a counter.
- Move your leg straight back without arching your back.
- Lower slowly.
Commonly done as 2-3 sets of 10-15, 1-2x daily.
Where this appears in recovery
Standing Hip Extension is part of 47 recovery programs, most often at the early recovery (weeks 2–6), strength & function (weeks 6–12) and return to normal (weeks 6–26) stages, among others. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.