Front Back Leg Raises
Standing on one leg, raise the straight free leg in front, then sweep it back behind you; the hip flexors and the glute take turns.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall on one leg, hands on the hips, the free leg straight.
Steps
- Raise the straight leg in front to hip height.
- Sweep it down and back behind you.
- Keep the standing knee soft; switch legs after the set.
Common mistakes
Swinging the leg with momentum: raise it under control both ways. Arching the lower back as the leg goes back: stop where the pelvis stays still. Leaning the torso to lift higher: stay tall.
Breathing
Steady throughout; never held.
