Glute max leg lifts L1

Come into a child’s pose position on a bench (or other raised surface – a mat or a sofa work too!) with one leg extended behind you. Keeping the back leg straight and without moving your hips, lift and lower your leg. Don’t worry if you can’t lift it very high – it’s only a small movement but this is a great way to work into and strengthen the end range of your splits flexibility and the child’s pose position helps to isolate the glute muscles so you can’t cheat and use your back! If you need to make it a little less challenging, you can bring your hands in closer instead of having them overhead.