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12 hip extension exercises for stronger and more flexible hips

Hinge Health physical therapists share the top hip extension exercises and stretches to help you move more comfortably.

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Published Date: Sep 30, 2025
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Table of Contents

1. Seated hamstring squeeze

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2. Hamstring curl

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3. Bridge

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4. Standing hip extension

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5. Bent over hip extension

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6. Donkey kicks

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7. Hip hinge

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8. Kickstand RDL

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1. Seated hamstring stretch

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2. Hamstring stretch

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3. Supine glute stretch

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4. Pigeon pose

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Table of Contents
8 hip extension exercises
1. Seated hamstring squeeze
2. Hamstring curl
3. Bridge
4. Standing hip extension
5. Bent over hip extension
6. Donkey kicks
7. Hip hinge
8. Kickstand RDL
4 hip extension stretches
1. Seated hamstring stretch
2. Hamstring stretch
3. Supine glute stretch
4. Pigeon pose
Personalizing your hip extension exercises 
Benefits of hip extension exercises 
How Hinge Health can help you
References 

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