Lying Alternate Leg Extension (male)

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie down on your back with both your legs and arms fully extended
  • 2Keep one leg straight and lift the other one up towards your chest as far as you can
  • 3Hold the position for a second and lower it back to the starting position
  • 4Repeat the same on the other leg
  • 5Continue alternating legs for the desired number of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your lower back on the ground to isolate the working muscles
  • Control your motion as you bring your legs up and down
  • Engage your hip flexors and quadriceps at the top of each rep
  • Do not arch your back during this exercise

Lying Alternate Leg Extension Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs