How to Do Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position

Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position

  1. 01Sit on the floor with legs extended, placing hands behind the hips with fingers pointing toward the feet.
  2. 02Lift the hips off the floor until the body forms a straight line from heels to shoulders.
  3. 03Raise one foot toward the ceiling while keeping the knee locked and the hips level.
  4. 04Lower the leg back to the floor with control and immediately repeat the movement on the opposite side.
  5. 05Maintain a neutral neck position by looking straight up at the ceiling throughout the set.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the hips high and the glutes squeezed to prevent the pelvis from sagging toward the floor during the leg lift.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position questions

What muscles does Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position work?

Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position correctly?

Sit on the floor with legs extended, placing hands behind the hips with fingers pointing toward the feet. Lift the hips off the floor until the body forms a straight line from heels to shoulders. Raise one foot toward the ceiling while keeping the knee locked and the hips level. Lower the leg back to the floor with control and immediately repeat the movement on the opposite side. Maintain a neutral neck position by looking straight up at the ceiling throughout the set.

What is the A90 coach tip for Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position?

Keep the hips high and the glutes squeezed to prevent the pelvis from sagging toward the floor during the leg lift.

Is Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position suitable for beginners?

Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position?

No. Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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