Vertical Leg Raise

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Instructions Preparation Position forearms on padded parallel bars with hands on handles, and back on vertical pad. Execution Raise legs by flexing hips and knees until hips are completely flexed or knees are well above hips. Return until hips and knees are extended. Repeat. Comments Rectus Abdominis and Obliques only contract dynamically if actual waist flexion occurs. With no waist flexion, Rectus Abdominis and External Oblique will only act to stabilize pelvis and waist during hip flexion. It may be necessary to completely flex hips before waist flexion is possible, as in leg-hip raise. Also see Spot Reduction Myth and Lower Ab Myth. Easier Lie on flat surface or incline to make this exercise less intense. Incline Leg Raise Lying Leg Raise Harder Exercise can be performed with added weight or knees may be kept extended throughout leg raise to increase intensity. Knees can also be raise to shoulders to dynamically involve Rectus Abdominis. Weighted Vertical Leg Raise Vertical Straight Leg Raise Weighted Vertical Leg-Hip Raise

Classification  Utility: Auxiliary  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Pull Muscles Target Iliopsoas Synergists Tensor Fasciae Latae Pectineus Sartorius Adductor Longus Adductor Brevis Stabilizers Rectus Abdominis Obliques Latissimus Dorsi Pectoralis Minor Pectoralis Major, Sternal Trapezius, Lower Dynamic Stabilizers Rectus Femoris