Cable Lying Straight Leg-Hip Raise

Muscles

Target

* Rectus Abdominis

Synergists

* Iliopsoas
* Tensor Fasciae Latae
* Sartorius
* Pectineus
* Adductor Longus
* Adductor Brevis
* Rectus Femoris
* Obliques

Instructions

Preparation

Attach cable ankle straps to both ankles. Lie supine on floor, mat, or bench and grasp support.

Execution

Raise legs by flexing hips until fully flexed. Raise hips from floor by flexing waist. Return until waist and hips are extended downward. Repeat.

Comments

Rectus Abdominis and Obliques only contract dynamically if actual waist flexion occurs. With no waist flexion, Rectus Abdominis and External Oblique will only act to stabilize the pelvis and waist during hip flexion. It may be necessary to completely flex the hips before waist flexion is possible. See Spot Reduction Myth and Lower Ab Myth. Also see Cable Lying Straight Leg Raise.

Source: exrx.net