Incline Rear-Leg Extension

Intermediate

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024

Incline Rear-Leg Extension is a good hip strengthening exercise. It maintains the muscular balance on both sides.

Step 1
Do the downward dog pose with your hands on the floor about three feet from your toes. Lift your hips and tighten your abs. form a straight line from feet to hips and hips to shoulders.
Step 2
Lift one leg back and up, stretching the heel towards the sky. Tighten your buttocks. Return the leg to its original position.

Incline Rear-Leg Extension targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hips, Legs as seen below.

Squeeze your glutes at the top of each rep.
Keep your upper body straight and avoid twisting from side to side during the exercise.
Avoid overstretching your lower back at the top of the movement.

Beginner

Intermediate

Beginner

Owen Jones

17 Sep 2024