Straight Leg Kickback (Kneeling)
The kneeling kickback with the leg held long: a longer lever than the bent-knee version, and the hamstrings help more.
How to do it
Setup
On all fours, one leg stretched back with the toes on the floor.
Steps
- Lift the straight leg to hip height.
- Hold the line from heel to head for a beat.
- Lower the toes to the floor; finish the side.
Common mistakes
Lifting past hip height: the lower back arches; stop at the line. Knee bending mid-rep: the lever stays long. Hips opening toward the ceiling: square to the floor.
Breathing
Exhale lifting, inhale lowering.
