How to Do Dip Leg Raise On Couch

Dip Leg Raise On Couch is a triceps exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dip Leg Raise On Couch

  1. 01Place the palms on the edge of a sturdy couch with fingers facing forward and legs extended.
  2. 02Bend the elbows to lower the hips toward the floor, keeping the back close to the couch frame.
  3. 03Press back up to full elbow extension using the triceps.
  4. 04Immediately perform a leg raise by lifting the feet toward the ceiling while keeping the knees straight.
  5. 05Lower the legs back to the floor with control before starting the next dip rep.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dip Leg Raise On Couch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

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

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Exhale forcefully during the leg raise to engage the deep core and prevent the lower back from arching away from the couch.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dip Leg Raise On Couch questions

What muscles does Dip Leg Raise On Couch work?

Dip Leg Raise On Couch is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dip Leg Raise On Couch correctly?

Place the palms on the edge of a sturdy couch with fingers facing forward and legs extended. Bend the elbows to lower the hips toward the floor, keeping the back close to the couch frame. Press back up to full elbow extension using the triceps. Immediately perform a leg raise by lifting the feet toward the ceiling while keeping the knees straight. Lower the legs back to the floor with control before starting the next dip rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dip Leg Raise On Couch?

Exhale forcefully during the leg raise to engage the deep core and prevent the lower back from arching away from the couch.

Is Dip Leg Raise On Couch suitable for beginners?

Dip Leg Raise On Couch is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Dip Leg Raise On Couch?

No. Dip Leg Raise On Couch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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