Weighted Seated Leg U
Muscle Groups: Abs
Weighted Seated Leg U focuses on Abs, with Obliques working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Seated Leg U with proper form and technique.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat, holding a dumbbell or weight plate with both hands in front of your chest.
- 2
Lean your torso back slightly, engaging your core, and lift your feet off the floor, extending your legs forward or keeping a slight bend in your knees.
- 3
Keeping your legs together, lower them towards the floor on one side, allowing your hips to slightly rotate.
- 4
Sweep your legs in a controlled "U" motion across the front of your body, keeping them just above the floor.
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Continue the "U" motion by bringing your legs up towards the center on the opposite side, then lower them towards the floor on that side.
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Sweep your legs back across the front of your body to return to the starting position, completing one full "U" movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Seated Leg U primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Obliques . 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 Weighted 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 Weighted 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.
