Alternate Leg Raise
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
Alternate leg raises effectively target the abdominal muscles, enhancing core stability and strength. The exercise involves raising one leg at a time while keeping the core engaged, providing a dynamic movement that helps tone the lower abs and improves overall core endurance.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your arms by your sides and legs extended.
- Engage your core and lift both legs off the ground slightly.
- Raise one leg towards the ceiling while keeping the other leg extended parallel to the floor.
- Alternate the legs in a controlled motion, keeping the core tight throughout.
- Lower your legs slowly back down and repeat for desired reps.
Muscles worked
Primary Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Iliopsoas Obliques