Rear Leg Raises

The Rear Leg Raises is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Quads.

Muscles Worked

How to Do the Rear Leg Raises

1. 1Place 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.
2. 2Extend one leg up and behind you. The knee and hip should both extend. Repeat for 5-10 repetitions, and then switch sides.

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