barbell sitted alternate leg raise

Intermediate

barbell sitted alternate leg raise

How to do it

1Sit on a bench with your back straight and hold a barbell across your thighs.
2Keeping your legs straight, lift one leg up as high as possible while keeping the other leg on the ground.
3Lower the raised leg back down and repeat with the other leg.
4Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

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Back

Primary
Secondary
Tertiary

Target: Abs
Body Part: Core
Equipment: Barbell
Difficulty: Intermediate
Force: Push
Grips: Overhand
Mechanic: Isolation
Secondary: Hip Flexors

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