HipsBody onlyBeginner
Leg Lift
Stand holding a sturdy surface for balance, then lift one leg behind you. The other leg stays straight and the return is controlled.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 2
Form sequence
01 · stance
While standing up straight with both feet next to each other at around shoulder width, grab a sturdy surface such as the sides of a squat rack or the top of a chair to brace yourself and keep balance.
02 · lift · Key step
With or without an ankle weight, lift one leg behind you as if performing a leg curl but standing up while keeping the other leg straight. Breathe out as you perform this movement.
03 · lower
Slowly bring the raised leg back to the floor as you breathe in.
04 · repeat
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
05 · other leg
Repeat the movement with the opposite leg.
