How to do the elbow plank leg lift stretch

Instructions for elbow plank leg lift:

Place your forearms on the floor with your elbows under your shoulders.
Ground your toes into the floor and engage your abs, shouldes, back, and glutes to stabilize the body.
Be careful not to lock or hyperextend your knees.
While keeping your core engaged, slowly raise your left leg off the floor until it’s at about hip height.
Keep a straight spine with your head in line with your back and look at a spot on the floor slightly above your hands.

What does elbow plank leg lift help with?

Strength

What areas does elbow plank leg lift exercise?

Abdomen, Obliques, Upper Back, Glutes, Shoulders, Chest, Triceps, Lower Back

How is elbow plank leg lift performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid elbow plank leg lift?

Pregnancy, High Blood Pressure, Heart Condition

Other stretches to explore:

Legs-up-wall
Flexibility

Legs-up-wall

Start by sitting with your left side against the w...

Good For:
Lateral Lunge
Flexibility

Lateral Lunge

Stand with a wide stance and slight bend in your k...

Good For:
Elbow Pike
Strength

Elbow Pike

Start in a plank position with your elbows under y...

Good For:
Arm Swings
Flexibility

Arm Swings

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees s...

Good For:
Standing Quad
Flexibility

Standing Quad

From a standing position, grab your right leg just...

Good For:
Plow
Flexibility

Plow

Starting flat on your back with your arms at your ...

Good For:
Locust Pose
Flexibility

Locust Pose

Lying flat on your stomach with arms at your sides...

Good For:
Wall Handstand
Strength

Wall Handstand

Start on your hands and knees with the soles of yo...

Good For:
Chin Retractions
Flexibility

Chin Retractions

From a sitting or standing position with your shou...

Good For:
Lying Quad Stretch
Flexibility

Lying Quad Stretch

Start by lying on the floor on your side. Use your...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include elbow plank leg lift: