For women Difficulty 1/5
Prone Leg Bends
Legs
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Prone Bent-Knee Leg LiftsExercise demonstration
For women
Prone Bent-Knee Leg Lifts
LegsDifficulty 2/5Prone
How to do it
- Lay belly down and cross your arms to support your head
- Bend your knees to 90 degrees, lift one leg and press pointed toes up
- Lower back down and switch to the other side
- Let the back of your leg guide the lift, not your lower back
What to feel
A squeeze in your glutes and the backs of your thighs as each leg lifts, not in your lower back.
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