Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift
Improve balance and glute strength! This wall-supported exercise targets your posterior chain for a stable, sculpted lower body.
The Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the lower back and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings
Secondary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift
Starting Position:
Stand facing a wall, approximately an arm’s length away.
Place both hands on the wall at shoulder height, keeping your arms straight.
Step back slightly with your feet shoulder-width apart for balance.
Body Alignment:
Engage your core muscles to maintain stability.
Keep your back straight and hips level.
Ensure your head is in a neutral position, looking straight ahead.
The Movement:
While maintaining the position of your hands on the wall, lift one leg straight behind you.
Keep your leg straight while raising it as high as comfortable, without bending your knee.
Hold the lift for a moment at the top of the movement.
Lower the Leg:
Slowly bring your leg back down to the starting position.
Avoid swinging the leg; the movement should be controlled.
Repetitions:
Repeat the lift for 10-15 repetitions.
Switch legs and perform the same number of repetitions.
Breathing:
Inhale as you lift your leg and exhale as you lower it.
Tips:
Focus on maintaining balance throughout the exercise.
If you feel any strain, reduce the height of the lift or take a break.
You can place a towel or mat under your feet for comfort if needed.
Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift FAQs
What muscles does the Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift work?
The Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the lower back and core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift?
None. The Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Wall-Supported Back-Leg Lift variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick, Bodyweight Wall-Supported Half Sissy Squat, Bodyweight Standing Hip Extension and Bodyweight Wall-Supported Tibiali Raise.
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