How to Do Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up

Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up

  1. 01Lie supine and lift the head and shoulders slightly off the mat to engage the upper abdominals.
  2. 02Raise the left leg to a 90 degree angle while keeping the right leg hovering just above the floor.
  3. 03Switch leg positions simultaneously in a scissor-like motion without letting the heels touch the ground.
  4. 04Keep the toes pointed and the knees fully extended to maintain tension through the anterior chain.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up

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

Press the lumbar spine firmly into the floor throughout the movement to prevent the hip flexors from overcompensating.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up questions

What muscles does Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up work?

Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up 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 With Head Up correctly?

Lie supine and lift the head and shoulders slightly off the mat to engage the upper abdominals. Raise the left leg to a 90 degree angle while keeping the right leg hovering just above the floor. Switch leg positions simultaneously in a scissor-like motion without letting the heels touch the ground. Keep the toes pointed and the knees fully extended to maintain tension through the anterior chain.

What is the A90 coach tip for Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up?

Press the lumbar spine firmly into the floor throughout the movement to prevent the hip flexors from overcompensating.

Is Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up suitable for beginners?

Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up?

No. Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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