Leg raises on bench

Edited by Dr. Massimo Bonazzelli

Synonyms

The Leg Raise on Bench Press is also known as Leg Rise

Type of Exercise

Leg Raise on Bench Press is a monoarticular exercise

Variants

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

Leg raises on bench: Execution

The starting position sees the athlete lying on his back on a flat or inclined bench with his hands grasping fixed points usually located behind the head. The back is in its position of strength and must remain there for the duration of the exercise. The hips are extended as are the knees, while the ankles are in plantar flexion. The execution consists of fully flexing the hips avoiding flexing the knees and spine.

Muscles involved in the exercise. Leg lift on the bench

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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