Lying Straight Leg Marches

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your back with your legs extended straight up towards the ceiling
  • 2While keeping your legs straight, lower one leg down towards the floor
  • 3Raise the leg slowly back up to the starting position
  • 4Repeat the same movement with the other leg
  • 5Alternate legs for the prescribed number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your lower back pressed against the floor to engage your abs
  • Try not to let your heel touch the floor when you lower your leg
  • Keep your movements slow and controlled for maximum muscle engagement
  • Exhale as you lift your leg, inhale as you lower it

Lying Straight Leg Marches Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs