Hominin · exercise
Leg Lift
Leg Lift is a beginner strength exercise using body only. It works the glutes, with help from the hamstrings.
beginnerbody onlypush movementisolationstrength
- Main muscles
- glutes
- Also works
- hamstrings
How to do it
- While standing up straight with both feet next to each other at around shoulder width, grab a sturdy surface such as the sides of a squat rack or the top of a chair to brace yourself and keep balance.
- With or without an ankle weight, lift one leg behind you as if performing a leg curl but standing up while keeping the other leg straight. Breathe out as you perform this movement.
- Slowly bring the raised leg back to the floor as you breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
- Repeat the movement with the opposite leg.
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- Physioball Hip Bridge · exercise ball, beginner
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).