Which muscles does the standing front leg raise work?

The standing front leg raise mainly works your hip flexors. It also involves your quadriceps.

How many sets and reps should I do?

A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.

How do I track the standing front leg raise in SweatByte?

Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

Standing Front Leg Raise: how to do it and muscles worked

The standing front leg raise mainly works your hip flexors, with help from your quadriceps. You need bodyweight (no equipment).

Muscles worked

Main

Hip flexors

Helping

Quadriceps

How to do the standing front leg raise

1
Stand tall next to a wall or a sturdy support, holding on with one hand. Put your weight on one leg and keep your core braced.
2
Lift your other leg straight out in front of you, up to about hip height, and keep your knee straight. Pause briefly, then lower slowly.
3
Move steadily and breathe out as you lift, with 10 to 15 reps per leg. Squeeze your thigh at the top.

Form tip: Do not lean back or swing the leg. Stay upright and keep your standing knee slightly soft.

Common questions

Which muscles does the standing front leg raise work?: The standing front leg raise mainly works your hip flexors. It also involves your quadriceps.
What equipment do I need for the standing front leg raise?: You need bodyweight (no equipment).
How many sets and reps should I do?: A common starting point is 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 controlled reps, with a weight that leaves a couple of reps in reserve. Adjust it to your goal and experience, and stop if something hurts.
How do I track the standing front leg raise in SweatByte?: Add it to a routine or a workout. Log the reps for each set. SweatByte shows your last session's numbers on every set, so you know what to beat.

More hip flexors exercises

General information, not medical advice. Learn the movement with light weight first, and see a doctor or physiotherapist if you have an injury or pain. More guides in Learn.