

Mahi legs lying on a bench
Reps25 times
Calories burned111 kcal
LevelBeginner

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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




Benefits of the exercise
Strength
Strengthens glutes and hips.
Balance
Improves torso control.
Simply
Helps develop leg strength.
Contraindications
Acute pain in the back, hips or knees.
Recent injuries to the spine, hips or knees.
Medical prohibition of leg loading.
Recommendations
Torso
Keep your torso straight.
Glutes
Squeeze your glutes.
Breathing
Breathe evenly.





