Lying Hover Leg Clap
Tone your core & inner thighs! The Lying Hover Leg Clap will challenge your stability and strengthen key areas. Feel the burn!
The Lying Hover Leg Clap mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Lying Hover Leg Clap Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Lower Back (quadratus lumborum); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Lying Hover Leg Clap Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lying Hover Leg Clap
Positioning:
Lie flat on your back on the floor or on an exercise mat.
Extend your legs straight out in front of you and keep them together.
Raise your legs a few inches off the ground, engaging your core to maintain stability.
Keep your arms extended out to the sides, palms facing down for support.
Movement:
While your legs are elevated, swing them out to the sides in a controlled manner, keeping your toes pointed.
Clap your feet together at the center and squeeze your inner thighs.
Swing your legs back out to the sides again.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring you maintain a tight core and steady breathing throughout the exercise.
Tips:
Keep your lower back pressed against the floor to avoid straining your back.
Move slowly and with control to maximize effectiveness and avoid injury.
Start with a few repetitions and gradually increase as you become more comfortable with the movement.
Lying Hover Leg Clap FAQs
What muscles does the Lying Hover Leg Clap work?
The Lying Hover Leg Clap mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Lying Hover Leg Clap?
None. The Lying Hover Leg Clap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Lying Hover Leg Clap go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lying Hover Leg Clap variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Hollow Body Hover, Overhead Leg Raise with Under-Knee Clap, Open Knees-Together Toe Leg Stretched Together and Lying Butterfly.
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