LEG LIFT - BACKWARD
Strengthen glute and hamstring muscles through backward leg lift movements.
How to Perform
- Stand in shoulder-high water with feet together and knees straight.
- Move your right foot back, keeping your knee straight.
- Hold and then return to the starting position.
- Repeat and then do the same exercise with your left foot.
- Complete prescribed repetitions on both sides.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Keep knee straight. Move foot backward slowly and deliberately. Feel the glute muscles working.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute leg or hip injury. Do not lift beyond comfortable range. Modify if experiencing hip or lower back pain.
Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the movement. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements smooth.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Increase repetitions. Increase movement speed. Increase range of motion.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Decrease repetitions. Decrease range of motion. Slower movement pace.