Front Leg Raises

Level: beginner
Equipment: body only
Force: pull
Core muscles: hamstrings
Secondary muscle: none

Instructions:

  1. Stand next to a chair or other support, holding on with one hand.
  2. Swing your leg forward, keeping the leg straight. Continue with a downward swing, bringing the leg as far back as your flexibility allows. Repeat 5-10 times, and then switch legs.

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