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Prone Hip Extension
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Lie on your stomach on the floor with your legs straight. You can lie on a mat or towel. Rest your head on your arms.
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Raise your right leg a few inches off the floor. Keep the right knee straight. Hold for 5 seconds.
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Slowly lower your leg back down.
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Repeat 5 times, or as instructed.
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Switch legs and repeat, if instructed.
![Man lying on stomach doing straight leg raises.](357979.img)
Online Medical Reviewer:
Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
Online Medical Reviewer:
Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Thomas N Joseph MD
Date Last Reviewed:
12/1/2022
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