Leg Front Lift Jack
Elevate your heart rate with Leg Front Lift Jacks! A fun, full-body exercise combining cardio and core work. Get moving!
The Leg Front Lift Jack mainly works the core and quads, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs). No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Leg Front Lift Jack Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Obliques
Leg Front Lift Jack Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Leg Front Lift Jack
Beginning theMovement Initiation:** Swiftly step out to the side with one leg, while simultaneously lifting the other leg straight out in front of you, keeping the knee straight. Your weight should be on the leg that has stepped out.
Arm Movement: While lifting your leg, lower your raised arms in a controlled motion until they are parallel with the lifted leg.
Return Movement: Return your raised leg to the starting position and bring your arms back overhead.
Continuation: Repeat the movement by stepping out to the opposite side and lifting the other leg to perform the front lift.
Exercise Pattern: Continue these movements in an alternating side-to-side fashion for the desired number of repetitions or for a set period of time to keep your heart rate elevated.
Additional Guidance: Ensure to keep your core engaged throughout the exercise, and focus on the controlled movement of your limbs. The arm movement combined with the leg lift increases the cardiovascular element of the exercise, making it an effective full-body workout.
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Leg Front Lift Jack FAQs
What muscles does the Leg Front Lift Jack work?
The Leg Front Lift Jack mainly works the core and quads, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs). The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Leg Front Lift Jack?
None. The Leg Front Lift Jack is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Leg Front Lift Jack go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Leg Front Lift Jack variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Back-Leg Lift Jack, Knee Raise Jack, Knee Raise Step Jack and Side Leg Raise Jack.
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