Exercise technique

barbell sitted alternate leg raise

The barbell sitted alternate leg raise is an exercise targeting the abdominal muscles and hip flexors. Performed while seated on a bench with a barbell across the thighs, it involves alternately raising each leg while keeping the back straight.

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How do you perform this exercise?

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

Which other muscles are involved?

Hip flexors.

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How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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