Lying Leg Hip Side Raise on Floor
Description
The lying leg hip side raise on floor is an oblique focused ab move done lying flat. The diagonal hip raise loads the obliques and side core hard while still working the lower abs.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lying Leg Hip Side Raise on Floor Instructions
- Lie on the back with the legs extended.
- Place the arms at the sides palms down.
- Brace the core and press the lower back into the floor.
- Lift the legs straight up to vertical.
- Curl the hips off the floor and angle them to one side.
- Drive the hips diagonally toward one shoulder.
- Squeeze the obliques hard at the top.
- Lower with control and alternate sides each rep.
Lying Leg Hip Side Raise on Floor Form & Visual
Lying Leg Hip Side Raise on Floor Benefits
- Hammers the obliques.
- Trains the lower abs.
- Bodyweight move.
- Builds the side core.
- Useful core variation.
Lying Leg Hip Side Raise on Floor Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
Lying Leg Hip Side Raise on Floor Variations & Alternatives
- Side Crunch
- Russian Twist
- Bicycle Crunch
- Hanging Side Raise
