Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap
Improve balance & coordination! Lift, tap, repeat. Strengthen core while enhancing stability. Perfect for all fitness levels.
The Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Secondary
Obliques; Long Thigh (sartorius)
Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap
Stand erect with feet shoulder-width apart and arms relaxed at your sides.
Stabilize your core, straighten your posture, and focus on a fixed point in front of you to maintain balance.
Slowly lift your right leg straight up in front of you, keeping the knee slightly bent. Elevate the leg as high as you can without compromising form or balance.
When you reach the peak of your leg lift, with your left hand, reach under your right knee and tap it gently. This motion requires maintaining balance and engaging your core muscles.
Lower your right leg back down to the starting position with control.
Repeat the movement with your left leg, and this time, your right hand will tap the knee.
Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Be sure to keep your movements controlled and deliberate to get the most out of the exercise, focusing on balance and coordination as well as strength.
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Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap FAQs
What muscles does the Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap work?
The Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap?
None. The Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Front-Leg Lift Under-Knee Tap variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Knee to Hand Tap, Front-Leg Crossed-Arm Kick, Knee Leg Lift and Floor Knee Tap Thrust.
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