Bored with regular squats? Try the squat with leg raises. A great change of pace for a workout in the park or living room. Here's how to do this exercise correctly.
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The special thing about the squat with leg raises
For those who have had enough of simple squats and are looking for a little variety, the squat with leg raise is a great option. In a single exercise you can combine two different workouts for different muscle groups.
Squats are the butt exercise par excellence. In combination with leg raises, the training effect for the butt muscles is even stronger.
In addition, you can also strengthen your sense of balance with this exercise. You stand alternately on the right and left leg.
Kick the foot sideways with momentum and try to keep your balance. Not so easy :) For this exercise you need a big living room. But it's even better if you do it in the park. So you get fresh air and can not knock over anything :)
Fact Box
| Fitness level: | medium |
| Muscles: | Buttocks and legs |
| Equipment: | none |
| Sweat Level: | medium |
| Training duration: | min. 30 seconds per pass |
Before we go
- Grab a yoga mat
- Do not forget training shoes
- A few warm-up exercises do not hurt
Squat with leg raises: Trains balance, buttocks and legs
- Stand hip width
- Start with a normal squat
- Keep your body center constantly under tension
- Lower your buttocks towards the floor
- You tilt your upper body forward
- Now you go back to the starting position
- When you stand, lift your leg sideways as high as you can
- Now repeat the exercise and the next time stretch the other leg
Our tip
Squat slowly, so the workout for your butt is even more intense. Pay attention to your muscles and repeat the exercise as often as you can. If you have problems with balance, you can cross your arms in front of your chest. I find it much easier that way.
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