Lying Leg Raise to Side
Description
The lying leg raise to side combines a leg raise with a lateral angle. By dropping the legs to one side at the top of each rep, you fire the obliques along with the lower abs.
Equipment Required
Lying Leg Raise to Side Instructions
- Lie flat on your back with the legs extended.
- Place the hands at your sides for support.
- Brace the core and press the lower back to the floor.
- Lift the legs up toward the ceiling keeping them straight.
- At the top, lower the legs to one side with control.
- Stop just above the floor on the side.
- Bring the legs back to center and lower them to the start.
- Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Lying Leg Raise to Side Form & Visual
Lying Leg Raise to Side Benefits
- Trains the obliques and lower abs together.
- Builds rotational core control.
- No equipment needed.
- Adds variety to standard leg raises.
- Carryover to athletic rotation.
- Develops anti rotation core strength.
Lying Leg Raise to Side Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Quadratus lumborum
Lying Leg Raise to Side Variations & Alternatives
- Lying Leg Raise
- Windshield Wiper
- Russian Twist
- Side Plank
