Lever Hip Flexion
The Lever Hip Flexion primarily works the Iliopsoas, with secondary activation of the Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Pectineus, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae and stabilizer support from the External Obliques, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Quadratus Lumborum, Rectus Abdominis. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Iliopsoas.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Isolation |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Iliopsoas |
| Secondary | Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Pectineus, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Iliopsoas (hip_flexors)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Brevis (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Adductor Longus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Pectineus (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Sartorius (hip_flexors)
- Secondary Muscle Tensor Fasciae Latae (hip_flexors)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Medius (glutes)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Minimus (glutes)
- Stabilizer Muscle Quadratus Lumborum (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Stand on platform facing to one side and grasp bar for support. Position front of leg nearest to machine against padded roller while standing on other leg. Execution: Raise lever by flexing hip until knee is higher than hip. Return until hip is extended. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: Machine must be adjusted to align hip with lever fulcrum. Rectus Abdominis and Obliques onlycontract dynamicallyif actual waist flexion occurs. With no waist flexion, Rectus Abdominis and External Oblique will only act to stabilize pelvis and waist during hip flexion. Conversely, it may be necessary to completely flex hips before waist flexion is possible, which is not practical with the opposite leg supporting body. SeeSpot Reduction MythandLower Ab Myth.
Alternative Exercises
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