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Face-down leg lift alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the face-down leg lift, best matches first.

  1. Back extensionTrains the lower back and glutes, needs flat bench.
  2. Band glute kickbackTrains the glutes, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  3. Bench reverse hyperTrains the glutes and lower back, needs flat bench.
  4. Cable glute kickbackTrains the glutes, same movement, needs cable machine.
  5. Opposite reach hold on all foursTrains the lower back and glutes, no equipment.
  6. Seated good morningTrains the lower back and glutes, needs barbell, squat rack and flat bench.
  7. Weighted back extensionTrains the lower back and glutes, needs flat bench and dumbbells.
  8. Band clamshellTrains the glutes, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  9. Band forward walkTrains the glutes, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  10. Band hip abductionTrains the glutes, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  11. Band lateral walkTrains the glutes, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  12. ClamshellTrains the glutes, same movement, no equipment.

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