Instructions:
- 1Position a Smith machine to mid-thigh height and attach an ankle cuff
- 2Kneel down and attach the cuff to your ankle
- 3Kick your leg back and up, focusing on your glute
- 4Lower your leg back down in a slow, controlled manner
- 5Repeat the exercise with the other leg
Tips:
- Focus on using your glutes and hamstrings to lift your leg
- Avoid allowing your lower back to arch during the exercise
- Remember to exhale as you kick back and inhale as you lower your leg
- Keep your abdominal muscles tight and engaged throughout the movement