Rear Leg Raises

Body only Quadriceps

The Rear Leg Raises is a stretching movement that targets your quadriceps. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Rear Leg Raises

  1. Get on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips.
  2. Extend one leg straight back until it is parallel to the floor.
  3. Hold briefly at the top, squeezing the glute.
  4. Keep your lower back flat; don't let your hips rotate.

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