This exercise involves lying on your back and raising one leg at a time while keeping the other leg straight and on the ground. It targets the lower abdominal muscles and helps improve core stability.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the lower abdominal muscles
- Improves balance and stability
- Helps to reduce lower back pain
- Increases flexibility in the hips and lower back
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
Execution Protocol
- Start by lying flat on your back on a mat or comfortable surface.
- Place your hands by your sides with your palms facing down.
- Engage your core muscles by pulling your belly button towards your spine.
- Lift your right leg off the ground, keeping it straight and raising it to a 45-degree angle.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.
- Repeat the same movement with your left leg, lifting it to a 45-degree angle and holding for a few seconds before lowering it back down.
- Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions or time.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Hip Flexors
Primary