Straight Leg Kickback


Pro Tip

To make the movement easier, kick your leg back without extending it, maintaining bent knees.


How To

  1. Position yourself on your knees with your hands shoulder-width apart at the level of your shoulders.
  2. Exhale and raise one leg, kicking it back out behind you without allowing your torso to change its angle or body to rotate.
  3. Continue kicking your leg back until it is greater than parallel with the floor and completely straight.
  4. Inhale and bring your knee forward, returning your leg to the starting position.
  5. After all reps are completed, switch sides and repeat the movement. 10 reps prescribed means you should perform 10 reps on each side (20 total).

Primary Muscle Groups

Glutes

Muscles of your butt.

Hamstrings

Muscles spanning the back of your thigh.


Secondary Muscle Groups

This exercises doesn't have any secondary muscle groups

Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

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