This exercise involves standing with one leg on a lever and extending the other leg backwards while keeping the hips level. It targets the glutes and hamstrings.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens gluteus maximus muscle
- Improves hip stability and balance
- Increases hip mobility and flexibility
- Helps prevent lower back pain and injury
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
How to perform
- Stand facing a sturdy object such as a wall or a chair.
- Place your hands on the object for support.
- Shift your weight onto your left leg and lift your right leg off the ground.
- Keep your right knee straight and lift your leg behind you as high as you can.
- Hold for a few seconds and then lower your leg back down.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and then switch legs.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Primary
Lower Back
Secondary
Calves
Primary