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Leg-Lowering Drill
Lie on back and lower legs without letting the low back arch.
BeginnerBodyweight3 × 8–10

Lower absBodyweight
Leg-Lowering Drill
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How to do the Leg-Lowering Drill
- 1Low back pressed down
- 2Slow leg lower
- 3Only lower as far as you can control
Benefits of the Leg-Lowering Drill
- Builds strength and size in the lower abs through a full, controlled range of motion
- Needs no equipment — trainable at home, outdoors or while traveling
- Fits a home or hotel-room setup without sacrificing training quality
Sources
Educational information only — not medical advice. Exercise technique, sets and reps are general guidance and may need adjusting for your experience, equipment and health history. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting or changing a training program if you have an injury or medical condition.
- 1Behm et al. (2016) — Acute effects of stretching on range of motion and performanceApplied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
- 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
- 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
- 4Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services





