Assisted lying leg raise with throw down
The assisted lying leg raise with throw down is an abdominal exercise where the individual lies on their back while a partner stands at their head. The individual raises their legs towards the partner, who then throws the legs back down, requiring the individual to control the descent without letting their feet touch the ground.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Assisted
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Control the descent of your legs to avoid injury.
What to watch out for
- lower back pain
- hip injuries
- pregnancy
Also known as
Sollevamento gambe assistito con lancio, assisted lying leg raise, throw down leg raise, abs exercise, core workout