Exercise Comparison
90/90 Hamstring vs Front Leg Raises
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in 90/90 Hamstring
Instructions
90/90 Hamstring
Lie on your back, with one leg extended straight out.
With the other leg, bend the hip and knee to 90 degrees. You may brace your leg with your hands if necessary. This will be your starting position.
Extend your leg straight into the air, pausing briefly at the top. Return the leg to the starting position.
Repeat for 10-20 repetitions, and then switch to the other leg.
Front Leg Raises
Stand next to a chair or other support, holding on with one hand.
Swing your leg forward, keeping the leg straight. Continue with a downward swing, bringing the leg as far back as your flexibility allows. Repeat 5-10 times, and then switch legs.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. 90/90 Hamstring is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Front Leg Raises is beginner and uses bodyweight.