Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Throw Down Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Assisted
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Brevis, Adductors, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques, Adductor Longus, Sartorius, Pectineous
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Assisted Leg Lift
How to: Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Throw Down
- Lie flat on your back with the assistance mechanism set up.
- Hold onto the handles or supports if available.
- Raise your legs towards the ceiling while keeping your knees straight.
- Lower the legs back down without letting them touch the surface.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Raising your head or neck off the ground
- Using too much swing from the legs without engaging the core
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without assistance if necessary.
- Reduce the range of motion if full extension is difficult.
Tips
- Ensure your lower back is flat against the surface to avoid strain.
- Control the movement rather than using momentum to throw the legs down.
Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Throw Down Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
waist
intermediate
control