Supported Back-Leg Raise
The Supported Back-Leg Raise mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and lower back. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Supported Back-Leg Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Supported Back-Leg Raise
Setup
Stand facing a sturdy counter or high table. Feet should be roughly hip-width apart. Place your hands on the counter for balance.
The Movement
Maintain an upright posture with your core engaged.
Shift your weight onto one leg (the standing leg).
Keeping the other leg (the working leg) straight, slowly reach it backward as far as is comfortable, without arching your lower back. Focus on squeezing your glute at the peak of the movement.
Slowly return the leg to the starting position without resting it completely on the floor to maintain tension.
Complete the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other leg.
Supported Back-Leg Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Supported Back-Leg Raise work?
The Supported Back-Leg Raise mainly works the glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Supported Back-Leg Raise?
Chair.
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