How to do it
Keep your chest tall and facing forward throughout the set.
- 1
Stand facing the leverage machine with the pad against the back of your thigh.
- 2
Grasp the handles for support and extend your leg back, squeezing your glutes.
- 3
Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your supporting leg slightly bent and focus on using your glutes to perform the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Arching the lower back during the extension
- ✕Swinging the leg back with momentum
- ✕Rotating the pelvis away from the machine