Standing leg lift

How to do the Standing leg lift: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Glutes), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Standing leg lift: start and finish positions
Standing leg lift: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand up straight and hold a sturdy surface for balance.

  2. 2

    Lift one leg behind you while keeping the standing leg straight.

  3. 3

    Bring the leg back down slowly. Repeat, then switch legs.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 10 each.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Standing leg lift?

The Standing leg lift uses: Bodyweight.

Which muscles does the Standing leg lift work?

The Standing leg lift works: Glutes.

How many sets and reps for the Standing leg lift?

In Setline sessions the Standing leg lift is programmed as 3 sets of 10 each.

Which Setline styles include the Standing leg lift?

The Standing leg lift appears in: Bodyweight.

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Standing leg lift — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline