Bent Single Leg Lower and Raise

Tightens and tones abdominal muscles as well as the muscles in front of the thigh.

Equipment

Exercise mat

Exercise Technique

1. Lie on your back with your legs bent and raised over your hips.
2. Tighten your abdominal muscles as you lower one leg.
3. Touch the mat with your toes, then raise the leg back to starting position.
4. Repeat on the other leg.

Performance Tips
1.Do not allow your lower back to arch off the floor while you are lowering your legs. Maintain a certain amount of tightness and contraction in your abdominal muscles to prevent your lower back from excessively arching and flattening as you do the exercise.
2. The goal of the exercise is to keep your torso and abdominal muscles stabilized while you lower and raise your legs.
3. Move your legs slowly and deliberately to get the most out of the exercise.
4. Inhale as you lower your legs; exhale as you raise them.
5. This is an appropriate exercise for beginners.

Repetitions

Do 10 repetitions alternating from one leg to the other.

Go to Common Exercises.