1 / 6Lying Leg Raise
Raising straight legs while lying down trains the lower part of the abs and the hip flexors, with no equipment.
Core
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Main muscle
- Core
- Also works
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- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 45 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Lie on your back with your legs straight and hands under your hips.
- 2Press your lower back into the floor.
- 3Raise your legs until they point at the ceiling.
- 4Lower them slowly without touching the floor.
Common mistakes
- Letting the lower back arch off the floor
- Swinging the legs up with momentum
- Dropping the legs fast
Tips
- Press your lower back into the floor
- Lower the legs only as far as you can keep your back flat
- Bend the knees slightly to make it easier
Questions
My lower back hurts. What should I change?
Don't lower the legs as far, bend your knees, and keep your back pressed down.
Leg raises or crunches?
Do both: crunches lift the shoulders, leg raises lift the legs; together they work the whole front of the core.
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