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Lying Supported Double Forearm Leg Extension

The Lying Supported Double Forearm Leg Extension mainly works the core, with help from the quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Lying Supported Double Forearm Leg Extension Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Secondary

Obliques; Quads (quadriceps femoris); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)

How to do the Lying Supported Double Forearm Leg Extension

Setup

  • Sit on a mat and lean back slightly, resting your upper body weight on your forearms. Keep your elbows directly under your shoulders.

  • Engage your core to stabilize your pelvis and maintain a straight to slightly rounded spine.

  • Lift both legs off the ground with a 90-degree bend at the knees, keeping your shins parallel to the floor.

Execution

  • Extend: Slowly straighten both legs out in front of you, extending them until they are nearly parallel with the floor at a 45-degree angle. Keep your legs together throughout the movement.

  • Return: Control the movement as you bring your knees back toward your chest to the starting position.

  • Control: Focus on keeping your lower back pressed into the mat or supported by core tension throughout the entire range of motion.

  • Breathing: Inhale as you extend the legs, and exhale as you pull them back into the starting position.

Lying Supported Double Forearm Leg Extension FAQs

What muscles does the Lying Supported Double Forearm Leg Extension work?

The Lying Supported Double Forearm Leg Extension mainly works the core, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Lying Supported Double Forearm Leg Extension?

None. The Lying Supported Double Forearm Leg Extension is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

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