Front Leg Raises

Also called leg swings, front leg swings and forward leg swings.

Works

Hamstrings

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. Stand next to a chair or other support, holding on with one hand.

1. Swing your leg forward, keeping the leg straight. Continue with a downward swing, bringing the leg as far back as your flexibility allows. Repeat 5-10 times, and then switch legs.

Cues

• Hold a support for balance.
• Swing the straight leg forward.
• Let it swing back behind you.
• Bigger range each swing.

Common mistakes

• Rounding the back to reach.
• Bending the knee.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

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