Inner-Thigh Leg Lift with Overhead Reach
The Inner-Thigh Leg Lift with Overhead Reach mainly works the core, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Inner-Thigh Leg Lift with Overhead Reach Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Inner-Thigh Leg Lift with Overhead Reach
Setup
Begin seated on the mat. Place one hand firmly on the floor directly under your shoulder.
Bend the bottom knee and place the foot flat on the floor behind you for stability, while the top leg remains extended straight.
Movement
Lift: Engage your core and glutes to lift your hips off the floor, forming a straight line if possible, while simultaneously lifting the straight leg for an inner-thigh contraction.
Reach: As you lift, sweep your free arm overhead, creating a long line of tension from your fingertips to the extended foot.
Rotate: Slowly return the hips toward the mat and sweep the arm back down toward the floor in a controlled motion.
Repeat: Maintain steady engagement throughout the entire range of motion.
Tips
Keep the chest open and avoid collapsing into your shoulder.
Focus on a slow, controlled tempo rather than using momentum to lift the leg.
Inner-Thigh Leg Lift with Overhead Reach FAQs
What muscles does the Inner-Thigh Leg Lift with Overhead Reach work?
The Inner-Thigh Leg Lift with Overhead Reach mainly works the core, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs). The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Inner-Thigh Leg Lift with Overhead Reach?
None. The Inner-Thigh Leg Lift with Overhead Reach is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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