Front Leg Raises
How to do the Front Leg Raises with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Hamstrings
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Body Only
How to do the Front Leg Raises
- 1
Stand next to a chair or other support, holding on with one hand.
- 2
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.
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Every Front Leg Raises set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your hamstrings volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Front Leg Raises fits
The Front Leg Raises shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Front Leg Raises: common questions
What muscles does the Front Leg Raises work?
The Front Leg Raises primarily works the Hamstrings.
Is the Front Leg Raises suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Front Leg Raises is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Front Leg Raises?
None. The Front Leg Raises is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
How do I do the Front Leg Raises with correct form?
Stand next to a chair or other support, holding on with one hand. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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