Dumbbell Single-Leg Raise Pulse
Ignite your core with this targeted challenge. By combining a weighted crunch with a single-leg hold, you’ll build intense abdominal strength and stability through controlled, high-tension pulses.
The Dumbbell Single-Leg Raise Pulse mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Dumbbell Single-Leg Raise Pulse Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Obliques
How to do the Dumbbell Single-Leg Raise Pulse
Setup
Lie flat on your back on a yoga mat with one leg bent at the knee, foot firmly on the ground.
Extend the other leg straight, hovering slightly off or kept straight above the ground.
Hold a dumbbell with both hands, extending your arms toward the ceiling above your chest.
Movement
Engage your core to lift your shoulders and upper back off the ground towards your extended leg.
Simultaneously, perform small, controlled upward "pulses" with the dumbbell held in your hands towards your foot.
Keep your lower back pressed against the mat throughout the entire range of motion.
Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm, keeping the leg straight and the core tight.
Lower back down to the starting position with control, then repeat the pulsed crunch motion.
Dumbbell Single-Leg Raise Pulse FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Single-Leg Raise Pulse work?
The Dumbbell Single-Leg Raise Pulse mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Single-Leg Raise Pulse?
None. The Dumbbell Single-Leg Raise Pulse is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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