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Leg-Lowering Drill

Lie on back and lower legs without letting the low back arch.

BeginnerBodyweight3 × 8–10
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Leg-Lowering Drill

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How to do the Leg-Lowering Drill

  1. 1Low back pressed down
  2. 2Slow leg lower
  3. 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.

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  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services