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Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down

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Waist

Equipment

Assisted

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Abs

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Adding a lateral throw-down to the assisted lying leg raise means the legs travel to the side at the top instead of straight down, bringing the obliques into a movement that's normally pure hip flexor and lower ab work. It's a more advanced variation once the straight throw-down feels manageable. Keep the movement controlled rather than letting the legs whip sideways.

How to Do the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down

1. Lie on your back with your legs straight and your arms resting at your sides.
2. Slide your hands under your glutes for support.
3. Brace your abs and raise your legs off the floor, keeping them straight.
4. Keeping your legs together, lower them to one side until they hover a few inches above the floor.
5. Pause briefly, then raise your legs back to the starting position.
6. Perform the same movement to the opposite side.
7. Continue alternating sides for your desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down primarily targets the Abs, with Hip Flexors as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Obliques.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down work?

The Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down primarily targets the abs, with the hip flexors and obliques assisting.

What equipment do I need for the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down?

The Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down is done with a assisted.

What's a good alternative to the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down?

If you don't have access to a assisted, the 3/4 Sit-Up targets the same abs using body weight instead.