Leg Lower
Strengthen your core with Leg Lower! A simple yet effective exercise targeting your abs and improving stability. Try it now!
The Leg Lower mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Optional Equipment
Leg Lower Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Leg Lower Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Leg Lower
Step 1: Lie flat on your back on a mat with your legs extended straight out and your arms down by your sides.
Step 2: Engage your core and press your lower back into the floor to stabilize your spine.
Step 3: Lift your legs up towards the ceiling until they are perpendicular to the floor, keeping them straight. This is the starting position.
Step 4: Perform a reverse crunch by lifting your hips slightly off the floor, driving your feet upwards.
Step 5: Slowly lower your hips back to the floor but keep your legs elevated.
Step 6: With control, gradually lower your legs towards the floor without letting them touch the ground.
Step 7: Stop just before your feet touch the floor, then raise your legs back up to the starting position.
Step 8: Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Remember to breathe out as you lift your hips off the ground and inhale as you lower your legs back down. Keep the movements slow and controlled, focusing on using your ab muscles to perform the exercise rather than swinging your legs to create momentum.
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Leg Lower FAQs
What muscles does the Leg Lower work?
The Leg Lower mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Leg Lower?
None. The Leg Lower is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Leg Lower variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Leg-Cross Crunch, Bodyweight Rainbow Leg Raise, Cable Reverse Crunch and Balance Control.
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