Bird Dog - 90 degree leg lift

This is a drill to reestablish the hip extension pattern in the suspended position.

This is a drill to reestablish the hip extension pattern in the suspended position. 
 
Set Up: Get into a quadruped position with the knees under the hips and the hands under the shoulders with the spine in a neutral position.   
 
Action: While maintaining body position, lift the left knee up to extend the hip. Maintain 90 degrees of knee flexion throughout the motion. Make sure the body remains stable, especially the lumbar spine.
 
Return: Lower knee back to the start position. Repeat the process with the right leg.

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