Dumbbell Seated Straight Leg Raise
Exercise Overview
DUMBELL SEATED STRAIGHT LEG RAISE The dumbbell seated straight leg raise is an end range strengthening exercise for the hip flexors. This exercise requires a dumbbell foot strap to attach a weight to the bottom of your foot. Start by sitting on the floor with the target leg straight in front of you. Bend the non-target leg and push your abdomen towards it. While keeping the knee straight, raise the affected leg off of the floor as high as possible and hold for 5-7 seconds. Relax and rest for 5-7 seconds and repeat as required.
Muscles Involved
IliopsoasPsoas MajorIliacusRectus FemorisPectineus
Related Conditions
Myofascial Pain Syndrome IliopsoasInternal Snapping Hip SyndromeMechanical Low Back PainAnterior Pelvic TiltLower Cross SyndromeIliopsoas Tendinitis / Tendinopathy
