Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | mat |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie on mat in lateral position with elbow of lower arm below shoulder and forearm pointing forward. Place feet upon each other and keep body straight.Execution
Lower hips. Return until body is slightly arched. Repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Mat Hip Raise, Lateral | Starting Position Mat Hip Raise, Lateral Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/39/1239.jpg)
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![Mat Hip Raise, Lateral | Ending Position Mat Hip Raise, Lateral Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/40/1240.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Obliques |
Synergist | Hip Abductors |
Stabilizers | Triceps Brachii | Latissimus Dorsi |
![Mat Hip Raise, Lateral | Muscles Front Mat Hip Raise, Lateral Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/77/677.jpg)
Front
![Mat Hip Raise, Lateral | Muscles Rear Mat Hip Raise, Lateral Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/78/678.jpg)
Rear