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Assisted lying leg raise with lateral throw down

Intermediate

Assisted lying leg raise with lateral throw down is a isolation machine exercise for the abs, also working the quads and obliques.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

QuadsObliques

Equipment
Machine
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Assisted
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.
  2. 2Place your hands under your glutes for support.
  3. 3Engage your abs and lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
  4. 4While keeping your legs together, lower them to one side until they are a few inches above the ground.
  5. 5Pause for a moment, then lift your legs back to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat the movement to the other side.
  7. 7Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Lying leg raise flat benchBodyweight
  • Twisted leg raiseBodyweight
  • Captains chair straight leg raiseBodyweight
  • Assisted lying leg raise with throw downMachine
  • Band lying straight leg raiseResistance band

Easier variations

  • Assisted hanging knee raiseMachine
  • Seated leg raiseBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Hanging leg raiseBodyweight
  • Hanging oblique knee raiseBodyweight
  • Hanging straight leg raiseBodyweight
  • Vertical leg raise (on parallel bars)Bodyweight
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