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Assisted lying leg raise with throw down

Intermediate

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

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Quads

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 core and lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
  4. 4Raise your legs until they are perpendicular to the ground.
  5. 5Lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Simultaneously, throw your legs down towards the ground, keeping them straight.
  7. 7Raise your legs back up to the starting position.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Lying leg raise flat benchBodyweight
  • Twisted leg raiseBodyweight
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  • Assisted lying leg raise with lateral throw downMachine

Easier variations

  • Assisted hanging knee raiseMachine
  • Seated leg raiseBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Hanging leg raiseBodyweight
  • Hanging straight leg raiseBodyweight
  • Vertical leg raise (on parallel bars)Bodyweight
  • Assisted hanging knee raise with throw downMachine
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