Alternate Leg Raise
Quads · Bodyweight
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- Main muscle
- Quads
- Also works
- Abs, Back
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement type
- Strength
How to do it
- Lie down on your back with your arms resting on the floor by your side.
- Raise your legs straight in the air, making a 90-degree angle with your torso.
- Lower one of your legs and bring it back just before touching the floor.
- Do the same with your other leg, and repeat.
Keep in mind
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain stability and protect your lower back.
- Perform the movement slowly and with control to maximize muscle activation and prevent injury.
- Breathe steadily, exhaling as you lift your leg and inhaling as you lower it back down.
