Lying on the back with knees bent and a band around the knees, the client presses the knees outward and lifts the hips. Strengthens the glutes and the side of the hip.

Verbal Cues

• “Press your knees outwards into the band”
• “Push through the ground with your feet as you squeeze your glutes”
• “Lower with control, don’t drop down”

What to Watch For

• Check the knees don’t collapse inward
• Hips should lift evenly, not one side higher than the other