Standing Hip Extension (Bent Knee) Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Glute Bridge Hold with Kick
Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift
Lying Alternate Frog Kick
Back Forward Leg Swings
Skater Step-Back
Glute Bridge March
Kneeling Straight Leg Circle
Kneeling Forward Hip Circles
Glute Bridge Hip Abduction
Bodyweight Good Morning Row
Glute Bridge One Leg on Bench
Single Leg Bodyweight Deadlift with Arm and Leg Extended
Criteria used to find exercise alternatives
Same target muscles
We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.
Full muscle overlap
Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.
Equipment considered
Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.
What the Standing Hip Extension (Bent Knee) trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Gluteus Medius Hamstrings
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