Standing Back Leg Lift

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PRECAUTION: Be careful to maintain your balance. Hold onto a stable object (a chair, railing, wall or counter) while doing this exercise.

PRECAUTION: If you have had recent joint surgery, then check with your doctor before doing this exercise.

• Hold onto a counter, table, railing or wall for support.
• Stand straight and lift your right foot back (keeping your ankle bent) until your right toes are on the floor, then bring your foot forward again.
• Keep your right leg straight as you move it back and forth.
• Stand straight and don’t lean forward, so the motion comes from your hip and you feel the muscles tightening in your buttocks.
• Return only your toes to the floor between repetitions.
• Repeat with your left foot.
• Repeat 5 times on each side to start, increasing to no more than 30 times on each side.