Exercise
WEIGHTED VERTICAL LEG RAISE (ON PARALLEL BARS)
Stand
Squat
Form cues
Stand between parallel bars and place weight securely between your ankles
Grip the bar on each side with an overhand grip
Lift your body off the floor and balance upright with arms straight
Raise your legs by flexing hips and knees until thighs are past parallel
Return with control — keep your core braced throughout
Instructions
Step-by-step technique
Stand between a set of parallel bars and place a weight between your ankles.
Grip the bar on each side with an overhand grip.
Press through your hands to lift your body off the floor.
Balance upright with arms straight and legs positioned straight below you.
Raise your legs by flexing your hips and knees until your thighs are just past parallel to the floor.
Pause at the top, squeezing your abs.
Return your legs to the starting position with control.
Repeat for the desired number of reps.