08/03/2026
HIP EXTENSION & THE PELVIS
During hip extension, an anterior pelvic tilt is a normal and common movement - as long as it occurs in the right amount and at the right time.
• Initial hip extension: The femur moves backward to a relatively stable pelvis.
• As you approach the end of available hip extension: The pelvis often begins to anteriorly tilt slightly. This is a normal lumbopelvic rhythm that allows for additional movement if more range is needed.
If hip extension is limited: The pelvis may anteriorly tilt earlier or more excessively, accompanied by lumbar extension.
For functional movements like a pulling Lagree lunge:
• The pelvis is not meant to be held perfectly rigid vertically in neutral (where the p***s is bone is directly under the ASIS R/L hip bones), yet the pelvis should definitely remain square and level.
• A small amount of anterior tilt is part of efficient movement.
• The key is control, not elimination of pelvic motion.