Alternate Side Place Leg (female)

Alternate Side Place Leg demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start in a plank position, with your body forming a straight line from your head to your heels
  • 2Lift your right leg off the ground and bend your knee to the side, bringing your knee towards your elbow
  • 3Return your right leg back to the plank position
  • 4Repeat on the left side to complete one rep
  • 5Perform this exercise alternately on both sides

Tips:

  • Keep your body straight and avoid sagging hips
  • Engage your core during the entire exercise
  • Drive the knee as close to the elbow as possible without rotating your core
  • Breath in as you move your knee towards your elbow and breath out as you return to plank

Alternate Side Place Leg Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs