Exercise of the day! Bent Over Leg Lifts.

Exercise of the day! Bent Over Leg Lifts

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The leg lift is one of those classic exercises that's been around for so long, most of us have probably done it at least once in our lives. One reason is because it's a great move for targeting the glutes and hips. What I don't like about the traditional floor leg lift is that, well, you're on the floor which means you're not using very many muscle groups. By moving to a standing position, the leg lift immediately becomes more challenging because now the standing leg has to work and so do the abs.
Even better is adding a balance challenge by tipping forward and holding onto a ball. The ball is unstable, so you really have to engage the core to keep your balance throughout the movement. Bending forward challenges your balance even more and really fires up the standing leg as well. The key to this move is to keep the hips stable, like headlights pointing towards the floor, and to only lift the leg a few inches off the ground, keeping the range of motion shorter than normal. If this move bothers you, try it standing all the way up.


Do it right: Bend over and place the hands on an exercise ball (more challenging) or chair. Engage the abs and make sure the back is straight (not rounded) as you lift the right leg a few inches off the floor without turning the hips. Keep the hip, knee, ankle and foot in alignment and facing the front of the room throughout the movement. Repeat for 10-16 reps and switch sides.

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