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Hip Extension Hovers
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we explore hip extension hovers, an active control drill for the posterior hip.
Objective
Become familiar with maintaining tension and position at end-range hip extension without momentum.
What You'll Get
You'll learn to hold your hip at its extension limit while generating continuous muscular effort. For your own practice, this builds the kind of active backbend strength that keeps your lower back safe. For teachers and therapists, it's a diagnostic tool and a way to train clients who need hip extension for walking, running, or posture.
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