Muscle & Fitness UK – August 2019

AUGUST 2019 / MUSCLE & FITNESS 67

ELBOW LEVER & CORE PROGRESSIONS

Elbow Lever/ Bent /Straddle Leg Raises

1. Using parallel bars or working from the floor, load weight onto the elbow on one side of your body,
   whilst using the other arm to assist the load.


2. Keep your core engaged at all times, with your eyeline
   looking forwards and legs slightly bent in a frog-like pose.
   5. Once you have the feel for this, extend your legs straight
   into a straddle. Apply the same principles and take it slowly.


3. Slowly and gently lift your toes off the floor. As you do
   so, engage your glutes and lift your legs.
   6. Ensure you maintain full engagement of your whole
   body throughout the exercise.


4. Return your feet to the floor and repeat. 7.^ Do this for 10 reps x 5 sets.

By Tori Beaumont