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Hip Extension Lift Offs
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we introduce hip extension lift offs, a drill for active control at end-range.
Objective
Gain understanding of how to produce force at the very edge of your hip extension range.
What You'll Get
You'll practice lifting your leg from a stretched position, which trains the strength you need to actually use your flexibility. This is useful for advancing backbends in your own practice and essential if you teach movement or work with clients who need functional hip extension for gait and posture. The lift off reveals where passive range and active control diverge.
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