10 Best Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down Alternatives for Home Gyms

Ranked Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down on movement pattern, muscles worked, equipment and body position. The higher the score, the less you change. Open "How to perform this exercise" on a card for the steps; every card title links to that exercise's own alternatives page.

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   1. Flat Bench Leg Pull-in

   75% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   Use this when you have nothing to train with, because it works the abs with bodyweight alone.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie on an exercise mat or a flat bench with your legs off the end.
   2. Place your hands either under your glutes with your palms down or by the sides holding on to the bench (or with palms down by the side on an exercise mat). Also extend your legs straight out. This will be your starting position.
   3. Bend your knees and pull your upper thighs into your midsection as you breathe out. Continue this movement until your knees are near your chest. Hold the contracted position for a second.
   4. As you breathe in, slowly return to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a machine
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
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   2. Crunch (Hands Overhead)

   75% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
   2. Extend your arms straight above your head.
   3. Engaging your abs, lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward towards your knees.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a machine
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
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   3. Crunch Floor

   75% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
   2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
   3. Engage your abs and lift your shoulders off the ground, curling forward towards your knees.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a machine
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
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   4. Decline Crunch

   75% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
   2. Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
   3. Engage your abs and lift your upper body towards your knees, curling your torso.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a machine
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
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   5. Butt-ups

   74% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
   2. Place your hands by your sides, palms facing down.
   3. Engaging your abs, lift your legs off the ground, bringing your knees towards your chest.
   4. At the top of the movement, squeeze your abs and pause for a moment.
   5. Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
   6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a machine
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
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   6. Cocoons

   74% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
   2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
   3. Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a machine
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
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   7. Reverse Crunch

   74% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your arms extended along your sides.
   2. Bend your knees and lift your feet off the ground, bringing your thighs perpendicular to the floor.
   3. Contract your abs and curl your hips off the floor, bringing your knees towards your chest.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a machine
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
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   8. Tuck Crunch

   74% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
   2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
   3. Engaging your abs, lift your shoulder blades off the ground and bring your knees towards your chest, simultaneously curling your upper body towards your knees.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your shoulder blades and extend your legs back to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a machine
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
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   9. Lying Leg-hip Raise

   74% match

   • Abs
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.
   2. Place your hands under your glutes for support.
   3. Engage your core and lift your legs off the ground, raising them towards the ceiling.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a machine
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
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    10. Prisoner Half Sit-up

    74% match

    • Abs
    • Bodyweight
    • Beginner
    • Isolation

    How to perform this exercise

    1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
    2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
    3. Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
    4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
    5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

    Why this matches

    • Primary muscle: abs, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down
    • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a machine
    • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the Assisted Lying Leg Raise With Lateral Throw Down