Standing Rear-leg Raise
Muscle Groups: Glutes
Standing Rear-leg Raise focuses on Glutes, with Hamstrings, Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Standing Rear-leg Raise with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, hands on your hips or lightly holding onto a stable support for balance.
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Shift your weight slightly onto one leg, keeping a soft bend in the knee.
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Engage your glute and slowly lift the other leg straight back behind you, keeping it as straight as possible.
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Lift the leg only as high as you can without arching your lower back or leaning forward significantly.
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Pause briefly at the top of the movement, squeezing your glute.
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Slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Standing Rear-leg Raise primarily targets Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Lower Back . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Standing Rear-leg Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Standing Rear-leg Raise, 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.
