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Barbell sitted alternate leg raise

Intermediate

Barbell sitted alternate leg raise is a isolation barbell exercise for the abs, also working the quads.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Quads

Equipment
Barbell
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on a bench with your back straight and hold a barbell across your thighs.
  2. 2Keeping your legs straight, lift one leg up as high as possible while keeping the other leg on the ground.
  3. 3Lower the raised leg back down and repeat with the other leg.
  4. 4Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Twisted leg raiseBodyweight
  • Hanging leg raiseBodyweight
  • Seated leg raiseBodyweight
  • Band lying straight leg raiseResistance band

Easier variations

  • Assisted hanging knee raiseMachine
  • Seated leg raiseBodyweight
  • Assisted lying leg raise with throw downMachine
  • Assisted lying leg raise with lateral throw downMachine

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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