Front Leg Raises

Front Leg Raises — Start position — Start position

Front Leg Raises — End position — End position

Region: Knee & Thigh
Equipment: Body Only
Category: Stretching
Level: Beginner
Force: pull

Muscles worked

hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Stand next to a chair or other support, holding on with one hand.
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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