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STANDING KICKBACKS:

Muscles worked:
Buttocks
Instructions:
  • Stand facing a wall, with hands in front of you, leaning on the wall.
  • Your feet should be far enough back so that you are leaning slightly forward.
  • All your weight should be shifted on your left leg.
  • Move your right leg as far back as you can, concentrating and feeling the contraction in your buttocks. Your knee should be slightly bent.
  • Don't arch your back or overextend yourself.
  • Hold your leg at this highest point for a brief second while flexing your buttocks.
  • Slowly lower to the starting position. Repeat with the same leg until you have accomplished the desired number of repetitions.
  • Switch legs and complete the set.
Don'ts:
  • Don't swing your leg back in an attempt to gain momentum and accomplish the exercise
  • Don't just let your leg fall down to the starting position. Slowly lower your leg while resisting the force of gravity.
  • Don't let your body do any sort of twisting motion. Make sure your torso remains still while lifting your leg.
Alternate exercises:


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