About this exercise
A unilateral standing front leg raise performed while holding a chair for balance support. The movement strengthens the quadriceps and hip flexors while also challenging core stability and postural control.
Standing Front Leg Raise (Chair Supported)
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Standing Front Leg Raise (Chair Supported).
EasyQuadriceps
How to Perform
- Stand upright beside a sturdy chair and hold the back of the chair with one hand for support
- Shift your weight onto your supporting leg and keep a soft bend in that knee
- With the working leg straight, slowly raise it forward to hip height or as high as comfortable
- Pause briefly at the top, keeping the foot flexed
- Lower the leg back down in a controlled manner without letting it touch the floor
- Complete all repetitions on one leg, then switch sides
Muscle Activation
Primary
Quadriceps
Secondary
GlutesCore
About the Standing Front Leg Raise (Chair Supported)
The Standing Front Leg Raise (Chair Supported) is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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