Leg Raise, Standing
(3.80)
through 5 votes
through 5 votes
muscles: | Rectus Abdominis |
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auxiliary muscles: | Quadriceps, Glutes |
required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
optional: | Dumbbell, Kettlebell, Resistance Band, Weight Cuffs |
fitness level: | Easy |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (10) |
General And Specifics
- this fitness exercise is proper especially for runners and joggers
Starting Position
- stand up straight, legs are hip width open
- hold the hands in the hip area
- look straight ahead
- contract the abs and push out the chest
Correct Execution
- lift one leg forwards, stretch it out or angle it to 90 degrees without losing the balance
- try to bring it up as high as you can without gaining momentum as possible
- hold the position for about 2-5 seconds
- let the leg sink down, the foot does not touch the ground, then lift it again
- the upper body remains straightened and does not swing
- do this also with the other side and with the same amount of repetitions
tips for the workout
- for a better stability you can stand up against a wall
- to impede the exercise, you can use weight cuffs or put an additional weight on your thigh and work against the resistance