Alternate Leg Pull
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Alternate Leg Pull is an advanced core exercise that targets the rectus abdominis and obliques. This movement involves alternating leg positions while maintaining a V-sit posture, enhancing core strength, stability, and coordination.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with arms extended overhead and legs outstretched.
- Engage your core and lift your arms, head, and legs off the ground into a V-sit.
- Alternate pulling one knee towards your chest while extending the opposite leg.
- Hold briefly then switch legs, keeping the core engaged throughout.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Obliques Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Iliopsoas Quadriceps