This exercise targets: glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Get in an all-fours position with your knees and hands on the floor. Your back is straight. Lift your leg up, and straighten it. Form a 90 degree angle in the ankle.
Raise your straight leg with your heel pushing up and constantly forming a 90 degree angle in the ankle. Return to the starting position and repeat. After doing the recommended amount of repetitions, change sides and repeat the same movement with the other leg.
Tips:
Keep your upper body in a stable position.
Your legs should remain straight at all times, with the ankle forming a 90 degree angle.
Advanced: Add ankle weights.
Exhale as you push your heel up and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Beginners: 10 repetitions with each leg
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions with each leg
Advanced level: 20 repetitions with each leg
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Get in an all-fours position with your knees and hands on the floor. Your back is straight. Lift your leg up, and straighten it. Form a 90 degree angle in the ankle.
Raise your straight leg with your heel pushing up and constantly forming a 90 degree angle in the ankle. Return to the starting position and repeat. After doing the recommended amount of repetitions, change sides and repeat the same movement with the other leg.
Tips:
Keep your upper body in a stable position.
Your legs should remain straight at all times, with the ankle forming a 90 degree angle.
Advanced: Add ankle weights.
Exhale as you push your heel up and inhale as you return to the starting position.
Beginners: 10 repetitions with each leg
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions with each leg
Advanced level: 20 repetitions with each leg