Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise
Sculpt your abs & obliques with Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise! A challenging core exercise for a stronger, more defined midsection.
The Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise mainly works the core, with help from the back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise
Lie on your back on a comfortable surface with your arms extended out to the sides for stability.
Keep both legs straight and lift them off the ground slightly, hovering above the floor.
Engage your core and lift your legs up toward the ceiling, forming a "U" shape or rainbow arc with your legs.
As you lift your legs, tilt them towards one side to involve the oblique muscles.
Lower your legs back down to the starting position, hovering them again just above the floor.
Lift your legs once more, this time tilting them towards the opposite side to complete one full repetition.
Continue alternating side to side movements to create rainbow-like arcs with your legs.
Perform the recommended amount of repetitions, ensuring to keep your core engaged throughout the exercise.
Note: This exercise targets the core muscles and especially emphasizes the obliques. It's important to execute the movements controlled and steady to maintain muscle tension and avoid any momentum or swinging.
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Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise work?
The Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise mainly works the core, with help from the back. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise?
None. The Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Dragon Flag Leg Raise, Alternating Single-Leg Raise, Alternating Bodyweight Lying Leg Raise and Criss-Cross Leg Raises.
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