Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise
Description
This exercise involves lying on the floor and raising one leg at a time, alternating between each leg. It targets the lower abdominal muscles and helps improve core strength and stability.
Equipment Required
Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise Instructions
- Start by lying flat on your back on the floor with your arms at your sides.
- Extend your legs straight out in front of you, keeping them together.
- Lift your right leg up towards the ceiling, keeping it straight and without bending your knee.
- Lower your right leg back down to the floor and then lift your left leg up towards the ceiling in the same manner.
- Continue alternating between lifting your right and left legs up towards the ceiling, making sure to keep your legs straight and without bending your knees.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions or time period.
Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise Form & Visual
Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise Benefits
- Stretches the spine, shoulders, hips, and neck
- Improves digestion and metabolism
- Relieves back pain and stiffness
- Strengthens the abdominal muscles
- Stimulates the liver, kidneys, and pancreas
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Improves lung capacity and breathing
- Enhances overall flexibility and balance
Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Hip flexors
- Quadriceps
Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Single leg alternate lying floor leg raise
- Double leg alternate lying floor leg raise
- Weighted alternate lying floor leg raise
- Side-lying alternate floor leg raise
- Reverse alternate lying floor leg raise
