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Twisted leg raise

Intermediate

Twisted leg raise is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the obliques and quads.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

ObliquesQuads

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

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 both legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
  4. 4As you lift your legs, twist your hips to one side, bringing your legs towards your opposite shoulder.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat the movement, this time twisting your hips to the other side.
  7. 7Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Assisted lying leg raise with lateral throw downMachine
  • Captains chair straight leg raiseBodyweight
  • Lying leg raise flat benchBodyweight
  • Hanging leg raiseBodyweight
  • Barbell sitted alternate leg raiseBarbell

Easier variations

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

Harder variations

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