Mahi legs lying on a bench
Mahi legs lying on a bench

Mahi legs lying on a bench

Reps25 times
Calories burned111 kcal
LevelBeginner
Glutes

Changing duration and load is available in our application

Lie on a horizontal bench face down. The hips are behind the edge of the bench, as shown in the picture. Lift your feet off the floor. Hold onto the opposite end of the bench with your hands. Tighten your buttocks and back of your thighs. Extend your legs parallel to the floor so that they are in line with your hips. This will be your starting position. Raise your left leg, right leg is at the same level. Now lower your left leg down while lifting your right leg. Perform the exercise alternately lifting your legs until you complete the required number of repetitions with each leg. Control the movements of the legs throughout the entire exercise. Hint: Breathe normally while exercising. Variations: To make the exercise more difficult, you can use weights.

How to perform the exercise

25 times
111 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01

Starting position

Lie face down on a flat bench with your hips at the edge. Lift your feet off the floor, hold the opposite end of the bench with your hands.

02

Tension

Tighten your glutes and hamstrings, extend your legs parallel to the floor at hip level.

03

Lift left

Lift your left leg, keeping your right leg at the same level.

04

Switch

Then lower your left leg while lifting your right leg.

05

Repeat

Alternate until you complete the required number of reps for each leg.

06

Progression

For progression, use ankle weights.

Variants

Beginner
Perform without weights and with a small range.
Middle
Increase the range and number of reps.
Professional
Use ankle weights to increase the load.

Which muscles are working

Glutes and hips

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Benefits of the exercise

Strength
Strengthens glutes and hips.
Balance
Improves torso control.
Simply
Helps develop leg strength.
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Contraindications

Acute pain in the back, hips or knees.
Recent injuries to the spine, hips or knees.
Medical prohibition of leg loading.
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Recommendations

Torso
Keep your torso straight.
Glutes
Squeeze your glutes.
Breathing
Breathe evenly.

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