Squat with Leg RaiseExercise demonstration

For women

Squat with Leg Raise

LegsCoreDifficulty 2/5Standing

How to do it

  1. Sink into a squat with your hands in a prayer position, then stand and lift one leg out while reaching the opposite arm in that direction to tap hand to foot
  2. Push through your standing leg and feel your glutes working to control the lift

What to feel

Your thighs and glutes working in the squat, and your hips and core controlling each leg lift.

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