Lying Leg Cross
Description
The Lying Leg Cross exercise involves lying on your back with your legs straight and crossing one leg over the other, then lifting both legs off the ground and lowering them back down. This exercise targets the lower abdominal muscles and hip flexors.
Equipment Required
Lying Leg Cross Instructions
- Start by lying flat on your back with your arms at your sides.
- Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground.
- Cross your right ankle over your left knee, creating a figure four shape with your legs.
- Engage your core and lift your left foot off the ground, bringing your left knee towards your chest.
- Hold for a few seconds, then slowly lower your left foot back to the ground.
- Repeat on the other side, crossing your left ankle over your right knee and lifting your right foot off the ground.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Lying Leg Cross Form & Visual
Lying Leg Cross Benefits
- Strengthens the lower abdominal muscles
- Improves hip mobility and flexibility
- Helps to alleviate lower back pain
- Engages the glutes and hamstrings for a full lower body workout
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and abilities
Lying Leg Cross Muscles Worked
- Rectus Abdominis
- Obliques
- Hip Flexors
- Quadriceps
Lying Leg Cross Variations & Alternatives
- Reverse Lying Leg Cross
- Single Leg Lying Leg Cross
- Weighted Lying Leg Cross
- Side Lying Leg Cross
- Seated Lying Leg Cross
