Leg Raise - Oblique Lying Single

Recommendations: 1-3 Sets, 10-15 Reps

Beginner Abdominals Abductors Strength Body Only Pull Gym

Purpose: This exercise works the abdominals.

Benefits: This exercise is a great way to fine tune your abdominals. It also works the abductor muscles.

Lie down on an exercise mat on the floor on your left side. Rest your upper body on your left elbow and place your right hand onto the floor for extra stability. Your legs are straight. This is the starting position. Raise your right leg, keeping it straight, as far as you can. Your hips should remain on the floor. Exhale during this movement. Pause briefly. Lower your leg to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the required number of repetitions. Lie down on an exercise mat on the floor on your right side. Rest your upper body on your right elbow and place your left hand onto the floor for extra stability. Your legs are straight. This is the starting position. Raise your left leg, keeping it straight, as far as you can. Your hips should remain on the floor. Exhale during this movement. Pause briefly. Lower your leg to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the required number of repetitions.

The abdominals consist of the abs and the obliques. The abs can be divided into upper abs and lower abs. The upper abs are involved in work done with the lower abs and with twisting movements (obliques).