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Leg kickbacks


Leg kickbacks - This exercise targets the gluteals (your bottom!).

So to shape, tone and firm up your bum you should this today!
 
What you need for Leg kickbacks :
  • An exercise mat
  • Ankle weights

how to do it
  • Kneel on all fours on a mat. Raise one foot slightly off the floor. Bent at the knee. This will not touch the floor throughout
     
  • Contract your gluteal muscles (your bum muscles!) to raise your bent leg into the air
     
  • Raise your foot until the sole of your foot points at the ceiling. Pause and squeeze. Squeeze some more...!
     
  • Squeeze...and slowly lower until your knee is in the start position. Repeat. Remember to exercise both legs
  • other leg exercises
    Quads:

    Calves
    Hamstrings

  • Lying leg curl [Beginner]
  • Dumbbell lunges [Advanced]
  • Standing leg curl [Beginner]


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