Dumbbell Lying Bench Pullover Leg Raise
The Dumbbell Lying Bench Pullover Leg Raise mainly works the core, with help from the back and chest. You'll need: dumbbells and exercise bench.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Lying Bench Pullover Leg Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
How to do the Dumbbell Lying Bench Pullover Leg Raise
Lie flat on your back on a sturdy exercise bench holding a single dumbbell securely with both hands overhead.
Extend your legs straight out in front of you, hovering slightly above the bench surface while keeping your core tight.
Simultaneously lift your straight legs upward toward the ceiling while lowering the dumbbell behind your head in a smooth pullover motion.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement when your legs are vertical and the dumbbell is directly over your chest.
Slowly lower your legs back down while returning the dumbbell to the starting position behind your head.
Keep your lower back pressed firmly against the bench throughout the entire exercise to protect your spine.
Dumbbell Lying Bench Pullover Leg Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Lying Bench Pullover Leg Raise work?
The Dumbbell Lying Bench Pullover Leg Raise mainly works the core, with help from the back and chest. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Lying Bench Pullover Leg Raise?
Dumbbells and exercise bench.
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