Assisted Lying Leg Raise with Lateral Throw Down
Description
The assisted lying leg raise with lateral throw down is a partner driven core exercise. The partner pushes the legs to alternating sides instead of straight down, hammering the obliques eccentrically.
Equipment Required
Assisted Lying Leg Raise with Lateral Throw Down Instructions
- Lie flat on your back with the partner standing at your head.
- Reach up and grasp the partner ankles for stability.
- Brace the core and lift both legs straight up to vertical.
- When the legs reach the top the partner pushes them to one side.
- Resist the push and lower the legs slowly with control.
- Stop just before the heels touch the floor on the side.
- Lift the legs back up to the top with control.
- Continue the leg raise and alternating side throws for all reps.
Assisted Lying Leg Raise with Lateral Throw Down Form & Visual
Assisted Lying Leg Raise with Lateral Throw Down Benefits
- Hammers the obliques through eccentric throw downs.
- Builds rotational core strength.
- Trains the abs and hip flexors together.
- Adds challenge beyond standard leg raises.
- Develops anti rotation control.
- Excellent finisher for serious ab work.
Assisted Lying Leg Raise with Lateral Throw Down Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Quadriceps
Assisted Lying Leg Raise with Lateral Throw Down Variations & Alternatives
- Lying Leg Raise Throw Down
- Hanging Leg Raise
- Russian Twist
- Side Plank with Leg Lift
