Weighted Side Abs Leg Lift
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Weighted Side Abs Leg Lift focuses on Obliques, with Abs, Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Side Abs Leg Lift with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your side on a mat, with your bottom arm extended overhead or bent to support your head.
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Hold a light dumbbell or weight plate on your top hip with your top hand.
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Keep your legs straight and stacked one on top of the other, with your core engaged.
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Exhale and simultaneously lift both legs off the floor, keeping them straight and together.
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Focus on contracting your side abdominal muscles (obliques) to initiate and control the lift.
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Inhale and slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position with control.
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Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other side.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Side Abs Leg Lift primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Hips . 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 Side Abs Leg Lift, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Side Abs Leg Lift, 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.
