Exercise

Rear Leg Raises

Also known as: donkey kick, quadruped hip extension, rear leg raise, kickback

Rear Leg Raises is a isolation exercise for the glutes. Main target: gluteus maximus. Also works: rectus femoris, biceps femoris and lower back. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

TypeIsolation

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Gluteus maximus

Secondary

Rectus femoris Biceps femoris Lower back

How to do it

Place yourself on your hands knees on an exercise mat. Your head should be looking forward and the bend of the knees should create a 90-degree angle between the hamstrings and the calves. This will be your starting position.
Extend one leg up and behind you. The knee and hip should both extend. Repeat for 5-10 repetitions, and then switch sides.