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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Static

Secondary Muscles

Hip Flexors

Exercise Description

The alternating straight leg raise builds core strength and hip flexor power. It targets your lower abs while improving stability and control.

How To

1. Lie flat on your back with arms at your sides and legs straight 2. Keep your lower back pressed into the floor and engage your core 3. Lift your right leg up to 90 degrees while keeping it straight during the alternating straight leg raise 4. Lower your right leg slowly without touching the floor, then repeat with your left leg 5. Continue alternating legs for the alternating straight leg raise, maintaining control throughout the movement

Form Tips

• Keep your lower back flat against the floor throughout the entire alternating straight leg raise movement • Move slowly and controlled - don't use momentum to swing your legs up • Keep your non-working leg hovering just above the ground • Breathe out as you lift each leg during the alternating straight leg raise

Common Mistakes

• Letting your lower back arch off the floor during the alternating straight leg raise • Moving too fast or using momentum instead of muscle control • Allowing the resting leg to completely touch the ground during alternating straight leg raise

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