Exercise
WEIGHTED VERTICAL LEG RAISE
Stand
Squat
Form cues
Stand in the vertical leg raise apparatus with forearms on padded bars
Place weight securely between your ankles or feet before lifting
Hang with legs straight and feet off the floor
Raise legs by flexing hips and knees until hips are fully flexed
Lower with control — do not let your legs drop
Instructions
Step-by-step technique
Stand in a vertical leg raise apparatus and position your forearms on the padded parallel bars with hands on the handles.
Press your back against the vertical pad.
Place a weight securely between your ankles or feet.
Hang with your legs straight and feet off the floor.
Raise your legs by flexing your hips and knees until your hips are completely flexed — thighs near your torso.
Pause at the top and squeeze your abs.
Lower your legs with control back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of reps.