Standing Cable Leg Raise
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Hip flexors
- Medium load
- Quads · Rectus femoris
- Low load
- Abs
Not shown on the map: Hip flexors
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Attach an ankle cuff to a low pulley and stand facing away from it, holding a support. With a slight, steady bend in the working knee, lift that leg forward from the hip. Stop before your torso shifts, then lower slowly.
Form cues
- Keep a soft knee.
- Avoid leaning back.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
HipKneeAnkleLower back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.