Lever Side Lying Leg Hip Raise

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Instructions Preparation Lie on side with head on elevated head pad and legs between padded rollers. Flex hips slightly until rear and front of thighs are snugly positioned against pads. Flex knees so back of lower leg is against furthest padded roller. Grasp handles in front of head. Execution Pull knees torward arms by flexing waist and hips. Return and repeat. Comments See Spot Reduction Myth.

Classification  Utility: Auxiliary or Basic  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Pull Muscles Target Rectus Abdominis Synergists Obliques Tensor Fasciae Latae Pectineus Sartorius Adductor Longus Adductor Brevis Stabilizers Hamstrings Pectoralis Major, Sternal Latissimus Dorsi Teres Major Deltoid, Posterior Triceps, Long Head