Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise
Sculpt your abs with Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raises! Target lower abs effectively using a lever machine for a controlled, powerful workout.
The Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. You'll need: cable machine.
Required Equipment
Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise
Adjust the weight on the lever machine to an appropriate resistance for your fitness level.
Sit on the machine with your back resting against the pad and hold onto the handles above your head.
Place your thighs under the lever padded bar, ensuring it is positioned comfortably just above your knees.
Start with your legs extended out in front of you, above the ground.
Engage your core and keep your back flat against the pad throughout the exercise.
Bend your knees slightly and use your abdominal muscles to lift your legs upwards, bringing your knees towards your chest.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement, ensuring that you maintain tension in your abs.
Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position, resisting the weight on the way down to maximize the engagement of your abs.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Make sure to perform the movement in a controlled manner, avoiding any jerky motions or using momentum to lift the weight.
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Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise work?
The Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise?
Cable machine.
Is the Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lever Lying Bent-Knee Leg Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Decline Knee Raise, Machine Ab Crunch, Lever Ab Coaster Crunch and Lever Ab & Oblique Coaster Crunch.
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