Legs · Bodyweight · Beginner
Rear Leg Raises
Primary
- Main muscles
- Quads
How to do it
- Place 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.
- Extend one leg up and behind you. The knee and hip should both extend. Repeat for 5-10 repetitions, and then switch sides.
Other quad exercises
- Quad Stretch · Other
- Quadriceps-SMR · Foam Roller
- Quick Leap · Other
- Recumbent Bike · Machine
- Reverse Band Box Squat · Barbell
- Reverse Band Power Squat · Barbell
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