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- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement type
- Strength
- Primary muscles
- Abs Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Lower back
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
Alternate Leg Raise
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Alternate Leg Raise is a bodyweight exercise targeting Hip Flexors (iliopsoas), Abdominals (rectus abdominis), Quadriceps (quadriceps femoris).
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How to perform it
- Lie down on your back with your arms resting on the floor by your side.
- Raise your head and upper back off the floor, and lift your legs straight in the air, making a 90-degree angle with your torso.
- Lower one of your legs and bring it back just before touching the floor.
- Do the same with your other leg, and repeat.
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Variations and related exercises
Alternate Leg Raise From Reverse Plank Position
Alternate Leg Raise With Head Up
Alternate Lying Floor Leg Raise
Alternate Toe Tap Leg Lift
Last updated: 29/08/2026
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