Straight Leg Lift Off
Exercise Overview
Straight Leg Lift Off is a basic strengthening exercise used to build active hip flexion strength while maintaining knee extension. It is commonly prescribed to improve lower extremity control, especially after periods of weakness, deconditioning, or hip-related dysfunction.
Muscles Involved
IliopsoasRectus femorisTensor fasciae lataeSartoriusQuadriceps
Related Conditions
Hip flexor weaknessPost-surgical hip rehabilitationLower extremity deconditioningFemoroacetabular impingementHip pain