Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | mat |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie on mat in lateral positon. Keep body straight. Put forearm of low arm against waist and elbow on floor to support stability.Execution
Flex waist and raise legs as high as possible. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Mat Side Bend, Lateral, Leg Raise | Starting Position Mat Side Bend, Lateral, Leg Raise Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/60/1360.jpg)
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![Mat Side Bend, Lateral, Leg Raise | Ending Position Mat Side Bend, Lateral, Leg Raise Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/61/1361.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Obliques |
Synergist | Hip Abductors (high leg) | Hip Adductors (low leg) |
Stabilizers | Gluteus Maximus | Erector Spinae | Quadriceps |
![Mat Side Bend, Lateral, Leg Raise | Muscles Front Mat Side Bend, Lateral, Leg Raise Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/37/737.jpg)
Front
![Mat Side Bend, Lateral, Leg Raise | Muscles Rear Mat Side Bend, Lateral, Leg Raise Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/38/738.jpg)
Rear