Incline Rear-leg Extension
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Lower back
Incline Rear-leg Extension focuses on Glutes, Lower back, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Incline Rear-leg Extension with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie prone on an incline bench with your hips at the edge and your legs hanging towards the floor.
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Grip the top of the bench with your hands for stability.
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Keeping your legs straight, lift both legs by extending your hips until your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels.
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Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Incline Rear-leg Extension primarily targets Glutes, Lower back , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Incline Rear-leg Extension, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
