How to do Rear Leg Raises

Muscles worked

Main: Quads.

Step by step

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.

Similar exercises

• All Fours Quad Stretch
• Frog Hops
• Intermediate Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch
• Iron Crosses (stretch)
• Kneeling Hip Flexor
• Looking At Ceiling

Instructions from Free Exercise DB, in the public domain. General guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.