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How to do Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down

The assisted lying leg raise with lateral throw down is an abdominal exercise that targets the abs while also engaging the hip flexors and obliques. The movement involves lifting the legs while lying on your back, then lowering them to each side in a controlled manner, which challenges core stability and strength.

Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down demonstration
Primary muscle
Abs
Also works
Hip flexors and Obliques
Equipment
Assisted
Level
Intermediate
Category
Abs

How to do Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down, step by step

  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.
  2. Place your hands under your glutes for support.
  3. Engage your abs and lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
  4. While keeping your legs together, lower them to one side until they are a few inches above the ground.
  5. Pause for a moment, then lift your legs back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the movement to the other side.
  7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down works your abs as the main mover, with help from your hip flexors and obliques.

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