Are hips extended when standing?
Are hips extended when standing? In many ways! Hip extension occurs when you walk, run, stand up from a seated position, or climb the stairs. Any movement that lengthens the front of your hip is considered hip extension. What muscles are used for standing hip flexion? Standing Hip Flexion – Quadriceps and Iliopsoas (Thigh Muscles) What does flexion of the hip mean? The structure of the hip allows a wide range of motion to (and between) the extreme ranges of anterior, posterior, medial, and lateral movement. Raising the leg toward the front is termed flexion; pushing the leg toward the...