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Illustration of the Lying Leg Raise: Press the low back into the floor the whole set - if it lifts, shorten the range.
isolation · Core

Lying Leg Raise

Lying Leg Raise is an isolation core movement for abs, using no equipment. It also works hip flexors. 3 sets of 12-20, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Abs
Equipment
None — bodyweight
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 12-20
Rest
45s
Force
pull

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Flat on your back, hands under the glutes, legs straight.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Press the low back into the floor the whole set - if it lifts, shorten the range.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 12-20, resting about 1 minute between them.

Muscles worked

Abs does most of the work. Hip flexors take the rest.

Abs exerciseship flexors