Lying Simultaneous Alternating Straight Leg Raise
Description
The lying simultaneous alternating straight leg raise is a flutter style ab drill done lying on the back. As one leg lifts to vertical the other lowers near the floor in a continuous reciprocal motion that hammers the lower abs and hip flexors.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lying Simultaneous Alternating Straight Leg Raise 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 one leg up toward vertical.
- Simultaneously lower the other leg toward the floor.
- Switch the leg positions in a continuous motion.
- Keep the legs straight throughout.
- Continue the alternating raises for the working set.
Lying Simultaneous Alternating Straight Leg Raise Form & Visual
Lying Simultaneous Alternating Straight Leg Raise Benefits
- Hammers the lower abs.
- Trains the hip flexors.
- Builds core endurance.
- Bodyweight move.
- Useful core finisher.
Lying Simultaneous Alternating Straight Leg Raise Muscles Worked
- Hip flexors
- Rectus abdominis
- Quadriceps
Lying Simultaneous Alternating Straight Leg Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Flutter Kick
- Scissor Kick
- Lying Leg Raise
- Reverse Crunch
