Intermediate exercise
Seated Straddle Leg Lift
Also called Straddle Compression Lift
Technique
How to perform Seated Straddle Leg Lift
- Sit in a comfortable straddle with the knees straight but unlocked and the hands pressing into the floor beside the thighs.
- Sit tall or lean forward slightly, keeping the pelvis steady.
- Lift one heel a short distance from the floor, pause, and lower it slowly; progress to lifting both legs when the single-leg version is controlled.
- Avoid leaning backward to swing the legs up.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Iliacus, Psoas Major, Rectus Femoris.
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