How to do it
Drive your upper back firmly into the bench throughout each repetition.
- 1
Loop a resistance band just above your knees and sit on the ground with your back against a bench.
- 2
Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- 3
Push through your heels and thrust your hips upward, extending your hips fully while pushing your knees out against the band.
- 4
Squeeze your glutes at the top, then lower your hips back down and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure the resistance band is securely placed around your legs just above your knees to maintain tension throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Stopping short of full hip extension
- ✕Driving through the toes not heels
- ✕Letting knees cave inward