Alternate toe tap leg lift

Category

Core

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Bodyweight

Primary muscles

Iliopsoas, Rectus Abdominis, Quadriceps Femoris

Secondary muscles

Erector Spinae

How to do it

1. Lie down on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor.
2. Raise your torso off the floor by placing your elbows on the floor and raise one of your knees toward the chest while keeping your knee bent.
3. Lower your foot back to the floor while raising your other knee towards your chest.
4. Keep repeating by alternately moving your knees towards and away from the chest.

Form tips

• Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain stability and protect your lower back.
• Perform the movement slowly and with control to maximize muscle activation and prevent injury.
• Focus on maintaining the bend in your knees and tapping the floor lightly to ensure proper form.