Instructions
Preparation
- Sit on edge of bench with legs extended to floor. Place weight
between ankles. Grasp edge of bench. Lean torso back and balance
bodyweight on edge of bench.
Execution
- Raise legs by flexing hips and knees while pulling torso
slightly forward to maintain balance. Return by extending hips
and knees and lean torso back to counter balance. Repeat.
Comments
- Heels may make contact with floor to maintain balance at
bottom of movement. 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 pelvis and waist during hip flexion. It may be necessary
to completely flex hips before waist flexion is possible. Exercise
can be performed without added weight until more resistance is
needed (See Seated Leg Raise
without weight). Also see Spot
Reduction Myth and Lower
Ab Myth.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Stabilizers
Dynamic
Stabilizers
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