Reverse Leg Raise
Reverse Leg Raise works your lower abs and strengthen your hips and lower back, which is beneficial for anyone who spends a lot of time sitting at a desk.
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Reverse Leg Raise On Swiss Ball
Reverse Leg Raise On Swiss Ball works the quads and the glutes. This exercise lengthens and tone the muscles, increases core strength, and improves your endurance.
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Instructions
- Lie face down on a Swiss ball with your arms outstretched and palms on the floor. Your hips should be on the ball, and your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your pelvis. Socks should touch the floor.
- Keeping everything else still, lift both legs into the air using your hips and glutes. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.
Tips
- Don't overexert your lower back at the top of the rep.
- Don't use momentum to raise or lower your legs.
- Squeeze your buttocks at the top of the movement.
Alternative Exercises
Glute Bridges
A posterior-chain exercise performed on the floor to lift the hips using bodyweight, targeting the glutes and hamstrings while improving hip strength, stability, and activation.
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