Seated Leg U
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Seated Leg U focuses on Obliques, with Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Seated Leg U with proper form and technique.
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Sit on the floor in a reclined position, supporting your upper body with your hands placed behind you. Extend your legs straight out in front, slightly elevated off the floor.
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Engage your core and bend your knees and hips to bring both feet towards the floor on one side, aiming to touch near a dumbbell if you are using one as a target.
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Extend your legs back to the starting position, keeping them slightly elevated.
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Repeat the movement by bending your knees and hips to bring both feet towards the floor on the opposite side.
- 5
Extend your legs back to the starting position to complete one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Seated Leg U primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Seated Leg U, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Seated Leg U, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
