Rear Leg Raises

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

quadriceps

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

Place yourself on your hands knees on an exercise mat. Your head should be looking forward and the bend of the knees should create a 90-degree angle between the hamstrings and the calves. This will be your starting position. Extend one leg up and behind you. The knee and hip should both extend. Repeat for 5-10 repetitions, and then switch sides.

Exercise Information

Category: stretching
Equipment: body only
Level: beginner
Force Type: push