Quadruped Leg Raise

Primary muscles
Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Lower back
Equipment
Body weight
Movement pattern
Single Leg

Steps

  1. 1 Begin on your hands and knees in a quadruped position, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
  2. 2 Extend one leg straight back behind you, keeping your foot flexed and your core engaged.
  3. 3 Lift your extended leg upward until you feel a strong contraction in your glutes, avoiding arching your lower back.
  4. 4 Slowly lower your leg back to the starting quadruped position.
  5. 5 Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other leg.

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