Weighted Vertical Leg Raise

The Weighted Vertical Leg Raise primarily works the Iliopsoas, with secondary activation of the Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Pectineus, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae and stabilizer support from the Brachialis, External Obliques, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Abdominis, Rectus Femoris, Trapezius (Lower). It is a none isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A none isolation pull exercise targeting the Iliopsoas.

EquipmentNone
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeIsolation
MovementFlexion
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryIliopsoas
SecondaryAdductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Pectineus, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand in vertical leg raise apparatus. Place weight between ankles or feet. Position forearms on padded parallel bars with hands on handles and back on vertical pad. Hang with legs straight and feet off of floor. Execution: Raise legs by flexing hips and knees until hips are completely flexed or knees are well above hips. Return until hips and knees are extended. Repeat. Comments: 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. It may be necessary to completely flex hips before waist flexion is possible; seeWeighted Vertical Leg-Hip Raise.

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