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Straight-leg Raise -- Seated

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Equipment

  • No Equipment Needed

Muscle Groups

  • Calves
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Hip-flexor strength
  • Quadriceps strength

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Description

  • Seated on the ground, lean back with one leg out in front and the other leg bent.
  • Pull the toes of the stretched-out leg back as far as you can and raise the entire leg up, keeping the knee straight.
  • Return to the relaxed position.

ProTip

  • Keep your back straight

Mistakes

  • Bending the knee instead of keeping it locked