Weighted Vertical Leg-Hip Raise - Body Building Exercise

Weighted Vertical Leg-Hip Raise

The Weighted Vertical Leg-Hip Raise is a great exercise for the stomach (abdominal muscle group), and requires parallel bars.

What you need for the Weighted Vertical Leg-Hip Raise

1. Parallel bars
2. Weight plate, if desired

Instructions for the Weighted Vertical Leg-Hip Raise

1. Place weight between your ankles.
2. Rest your forearms on the padded area of the parallel bars with hands gripping the handles, back against the back support.
3. Flex the hips and knees to raise legs until the hips are completely flexed.
4. Return to original position.
5. Repeat.

Comments on the Weighted Vertical Leg-Hip Raise

The Weighted Vertical Leg-Hip Raise can be done with or without weight, and the weight can be adjusted to increase resistance. Note that doing the Weighted Vertical Leg-Hip Raise will affect your entire body in terms of fat-reduction, not just the abdominal area. This exercise is a good, low-impact way to exercise the abdominal muscles.

Muscle Groups Worked By Weighted Vertical Leg-Hip Raise

• Abdomen