Leg raises on the bar

Edited by Dr. Massimo Bonazzelli

Synonyms

The Leg raise exercise on the bar is also known as Leg rise, Leg rise at the bar

Type of Exercise

Leg Raise on the Bar is a Monoarticular exercise

Variants

• Leg raises on bench
• Parallel knee lift
• Knee raises on the bar
• Leg lift at parallel bars

Leg Raise on the Bar: Execution

The starting position sees the athlete suspended, holding the traction bar with the shoulders totally flexed and abducted and the elbows extended. The back is extended as well as the hips and knees. The execution consists in performing a complete flexion of the hips and knees, without changing the position of the back and reducing the oscillation of the body as much as possible.

Muscles involved in the exercise. Leg raises on the bar

Group 0

• Rectus femoris
• Ilopsoas
• Tensor of the fascia lata
• Long adductor
• Short adductor
• Sartorio
• Pettineo

Action
Hip flexion

Function of the stabilizing muscles: Stability of the spine and hips, knees, shoulders, shoulder blades, elbows and handle

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