Cable Lying Straight Leg Raise

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Cable Lying Straight Leg Raise

Instructions

Preparation

Attach cable ankle straps to both ankles. Lie supine on floor, mat, or bench and grasp support.

Execution

With knees straight, raise legs by flexing hips until thighs are just past perpendicular to torso. Return until hips are extended. Repeat.

Comments

Rectus Abdominis and Obliques only contract dynamically if actual waist flexion occurs. With no waist flexion, Rectus Abdominis and External Oblique will only act to stabilize the pelvis and waist during hip flexion. It may be necessary to completely flex the hips before waist flexion is possible; see Cable Lying Leg-Hip Raise. Knees can flex along with hips to decrease intensity; see Cable Lying Leg Raise. Also see Spot Reduction Myth and Lower Ab Myth.

Classification

 Utility: Auxiliary
 Mechanics: Isolated
 Force: Pull

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