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These 5 Hip Extension Exercises Help You Strengthen the Right Muscles for a Powerful, More Efficient Stride

Runner's World · 10/6/2026, 14:51:50

Certified strength coach Samantha Rothberg recommends 5 hip extension exercises to strengthen the glutes and hamstrings: single-leg glute bridge, deadlift, kickstand deadlift, glute bridge walkout, and barbell Romanian deadlift. Do each for 4 sets of 8 to 10 reps. These moves target the often-neglected posterior chain; the gluteus maximus drives push-off and stabilizes the hips, while the hamstrings extend the hip and add force, helping improve running efficiency and prevent overuse injury.

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