Quadriceps
Rear Leg Raises
A standing leg movement where you lift one leg behind you to stretch the front of the thigh and hip and activate the glutes.
Primary musclesQuadriceps
Setup
- 1Stand tall beside a wall or support.
- 2Put your weight on one leg with a soft knee.
How to perform
- 1Brace your core and extend one leg behind you.
- 2Lift it as far as you can without arching your lower back.
- 3Hold briefly at the top.
- 4Lower with control and repeat, then switch legs.
