Front Leg Raises

A upper legs exercise targeting the hamstrings, performed with body weight.

Front Leg Raises demonstration
Front Leg Raises — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary muscles

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How to do Front Leg Raises

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

  2. 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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Hamstrings

Secondary

None listed

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