Side Plank Leg Raises

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How To Side Plank Leg Raises

Side Plank Leg Raises Benefits

A Side plank leg lifts is a simple, but effective core exercise that helps you build stability and strength throughout your entire body.
Side plank leg lifts develop your core, obliques, legs, hips and shoulders. It is also a body exercise that supports endurance and strength gains.
The side plank leg lift works more than 40 percent of the upper and lower back muscles. In this exercise core muscles isometrically contract to protect your lumbar spine from rotating and bending forces. Keeping this muscles strong can help reduce your risk of a back injury.

Muscles Worked in the Side Plank Leg Raises

Target - Obliques

Gluteus Maximus

Hip Flexors

Psoas major

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Quadratus lumborum

Hamstrings

Hip Adductors

Latissimus dorsi

Levator Scapulae

Pectineus

Shoulders

Pectoralis major

Pectoralis minor

Iliocastalis thoracis

Gracilis

muscle worked in the side plank leg raises

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