Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | mat |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie on mat in lateral position with elbow of low arm below shoulder. Let forearm point forward. Hold other arm besides torso. Place legs upon each other and raise hips until body is slightly arched.Execution
Raise and extend upper leg as far as possible. Simultaneously extend upper arm over head. Keep position. Return. Continue with opposite side.Variations / Comments
-![Mat Plank, Side, Leg Raise | Starting Position Mat Plank, Side, Leg Raise Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/45/2945.jpg)
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![Mat Plank, Side, Leg Raise | Ending Position Mat Plank, Side, Leg Raise Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/46/2946.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Obliques |
Synergist | Hip Abductors |
Stabilizers | Rectus Abdominis | Triceps Brachii | Latissimus Dorsi |
![Mat Plank, Side, Leg Raise | Muscles Front Mat Plank, Side, Leg Raise Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/25/1225.jpg)
Front
![Mat Plank, Side, Leg Raise | Muscles Rear Mat Plank, Side, Leg Raise Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/26/1226.jpg)
Rear
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