Leg Lift
- Main muscles
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation · Push
How to do it
- While standing up straight with both feet next to each other at around shoulder width, grab a sturdy surface such as the sides of a squat rack or the top of a chair to brace yourself and keep balance.
- With or without an ankle weight, lift one leg behind you as if performing a leg curl but standing up while keeping the other leg straight. Breathe out as you perform this movement.
- Slowly bring the raised leg back to the floor as you breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
- Repeat the movement with the opposite leg.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Leg Lift work?
- Mainly the glutes, with help from the hamstrings.
- What equipment do I need?
- Nothing but your bodyweight.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More glutes exercises
- Butt Lift (Bridge)
- Flutter Kicks
- Glute Kickback
- Single Leg Glute Bridge
- Step-up with Knee Raise
- Barbell Glute Bridge
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.