Rear Leg Raises

Level: beginner

Equipment: body only

Force: push

Core muscles: quadriceps

Secondary muscle: none

Instructions:

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

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