Alternate Leg Raise with Head-Up
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Alternate Leg Raise with Head-Up targets the core muscles, particularly focusing on the rectus abdominis. It involves alternating leg movements while keeping the upper body elevated, which enhances core stability and endurance.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with hands supporting your lower back, lift your head slightly.
- Keep your legs straight and lift them off the ground at a 45-degree angle.
- Alternate lowering one leg toward the ground while keeping the other raised.
Muscles worked
Primary Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Iliopsoas Obliques Quadriceps