Seated Leg Raise Over Dumbbell

Alternative Names

Dumbbell Side to Side Leg Lift , Seated Leg Raise Over DB

Muscles Worked

Legend

Target Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles

Description

This floor exercise targets the abdominal muscles as well the hip flexors. Add this variation to any workout routine to further challenge the abdominal and hip flexor muscles.

Benefits

  • This exercise targets mainly the abdominal muscles.
  • This movement also targets the hip flexors.
  • This exercise will help improve the strength of the core and abdominal muscles.

Risks

  • If not correctly executed, this exercise can injure the lower back and the abdominal muscles.
  • Proper execution and progression of resistance are a must to avoid injuries.
  • Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Abs, Hip Flexors, Obliques

Secondary Muscles

Hip Adductors

Stabilizer Muscles

Hip Adductors, Quads

Experience

Intermediate (2-3 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

30%

Cardio Intensity

20%

Force

Pull

Mechanic

Isolated

Force Detail

Bilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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