Cable Lying Leg Raise

Instructions

Preparation

Attach cable ankle straps to both ankles. Lie supine on floor, mat, or bench and grasp support.

Execution

Raise legs by flexing hips and knees until thighs are just past perpendicular to torso. Return until hips and knees are extended. Repeat.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Iliopsoas

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Tensor Fasciae Latae (Hip, Hip Abductor/Flexor, Tensor Fasciae Femoris)

  

   
• Pectineus

• Sartorius

• Adductor

• Quadriceps (Thigh (Front), Quads)

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint

• Rectus Abdominis

• Obliques