Stretching

Rear Leg Raises

The rear leg raises is a beginner stretching exercise for your quads, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Quads
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Rear Leg Raises, starting position
Start
Rear Leg Raises, end position
Finish

How to do it

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

Alternatives to the rear leg raises

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