How to Do Straight Leg Lift Knee Exercises

Video Transcript

"Remember to stay hydrated. So always have a sip or two in between exercises when you're switching up and that will definitely help keep you hydrated. Now the next exercise is the line straight leg lift. The line straight leg lift will be performed on the mat. You're going to lie on your stomach; you're going to have both of your legs straight behind you and you're just going to lift the leg, hold it for about a second or two and lower the leg. We're going to do these on both sides. You want to do about twelve to fifteen reps and this exercise is important because it strengthens the hamstrings and buttocks. So those are very important muscles also in keeping some of the weight off of your knee and not taxing the knee so much. So now I'll demonstrate the line straight leg lift. I'm going to lie on my stomach, my hands are folded in front of me, and I'm going to rest my chin on my folded hands in front. Now I'm just going to lift one leg and lower it. Lift it and lower it. I'm thinking about the hamstring and the buttocks doing the work and that is definitely going to engage those muscles. My toe is pointed and I'm actually reaching this leg out as far as I can get it with each lift. I'm lifting up and reaching out with that leg. That's going to make the leg work even harder. Then we switch. You want to keep your torso on the mat. You want to keep your buttocks squeezed. That's going to help that muscle work harder. Alright, so once you do that you'll definitely feel it in the back side of your legs and you're getting those muscles nice and strong and that's a demonstration of the line straight leg lift."