Twisted Leg Raise
Sculpt your core with Twisted Leg Raises! Strengthen obliques and abs for a defined midsection. Start twisting to a stronger you!
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Instructions
1. Position yourself in the captain's chair or on a vertical knee raise station with your back pressed against the pad. Grip the handles on each side firmly to stabilize your upper body.
2. Start with your legs hanging straight down and your torso upright.
3. Brace your core and slowly lift your knees towards one side of your torso, aiming to bring them up as high as you can while maintaining control.
4. Engage your obliques to twist your lower body slightly as you raise your legs to emphasize the "twisted" motion of the exercise.
5. Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while controlling the movement to avoid any swinging motions.
6. Repeat the movement, lifting your knees towards the opposite side this time, to ensure you work both sets of obliques equally.
7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Make sure not to use momentum to swing your legs up; the focus should be on using the strength of your abdominal and oblique muscles to perform the leg raises with control. Adjust the number of repetitions and sets according to your fitness level and goals.
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