Leg lift at parallel bars

Edited by Dr. Massimo Bonazzelli

Synonyms

The Leg rise at the parallel bars exercise is also known as Leg rise, Leg rise at the dip

Type of Exercise

Parallel Leg Raise is a Monoarticular exercise

Variants

• Knee raises on bench
• Parallel knee lift
• Knee raises on the bar
• Leg raises on bench
• Leg raises on the bar

Parallel Leg Raising: Execution

The starting position sees the athlete suspended at the parallels with the elbows and forearms resting on them while the hands grip them. The torso and neck are immobile, the back is in its position of strength, the hips extended, the knees extended and the ankles in plantar flexion. Execution consists of performing a complete flexion of the hips without changing the position of the back. Flexing the knees is considered cheating.

Muscles involved in the exercise Parallel leg lift

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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