I believe this exercise targets the hip flexors, similar to leg raises on a multi-hip machine. Imagine a reverse lunge using a slider; while the sliding leg extends, the stationary leg actually performs hip extension. Well, in this variation, it's the vice versa. This is an effective way to train the hip flexors, provided that you maintain great control over the movement to prevent using momentum. You have to perform the movement using the stationary leg, while rolling with the another one. Great idea Nick, excellent!
Yep, you're right on the money with the hip flexors of the back leg bring very active and contributing strongly (I forgot to mention that). You're basically pulling from both legs like scissors almost.
I believe this exercise targets the hip flexors, similar to leg raises on a multi-hip machine. Imagine a reverse lunge using a slider; while the sliding leg extends, the stationary leg actually performs hip extension. Well, in this variation, it's the vice versa. This is an effective way to train the hip flexors, provided that you maintain great control over the movement to prevent using momentum. You have to perform the movement using the stationary leg, while rolling with the another one. Great idea Nick, excellent!
Yep, you're right on the money with the hip flexors of the back leg bring very active and contributing strongly (I forgot to mention that). You're basically pulling from both legs like scissors almost.