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Lying Leg Raise

An isolation bodyweight exercise for the rectus abdominis and hip flexors.

  • Core
  • Bodyweight
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainRectus abdominis, Hip flexors
AlsoObliques

Setup

Hands under the hips shorten the lever while you build up to strict reps.

How to do it well

  • Press the lower back into the floor
  • Raise the legs to vertical
  • Lower until just before the back arches

Common mistakes

  • Letting the lower back peel off the floor
  • Bending the knees more each rep

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.