Lever Lying Leg Raise Bent Knee Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Iliopsoas
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Iliopsoas
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Sartorius, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Bent Knee Leg Raise on Lever Machine
How to: Lever Lying Leg Raise Bent Knee
- Adjust the machine seat to sit comfortably with your back supported.
- Bend your knees and place your feet on the footpad.
- Slowly raise your knees towards your chest by using your hip flexors.
- Hold the position briefly before lowering back down to the start with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core, which can lead to lower back strain.
- Using too much momentum instead of controlled movements.
- Allowing the legs to drop too quickly instead of lowering them slowly.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with a reduced range of motion as needed.
- Use lighter weights if the movement feels uncomfortable.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to avoid straining your back.
- Control the movement during both the lift and the descent.
- Use the leverage machine to adjust the resistance to your fitness level.
Lever Lying Leg Raise Bent Knee Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
waist
abs
leg raise
machine exercise