Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise (male)

Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back on the floor with your legs straight
  • 2Place your hands under your lower back for support
  • 3Raise one leg off the ground toward your chest, keeping the other leg straight and flat on the ground
  • 4Lower your leg back to the floor
  • 5Switch legs and repeat the process with the other leg

Tips:

  • Keep your movements slow and controlled to prevent using momentum
  • Keep your lower back pressed against the floor to target your abdominal muscles
  • Breathe out as you lift your leg and breathe in as you lower it
  • Do not raise your leg too high if it causes your lower back to arch

Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs