Lying Leg Raise

Core Intermediate

A lower-ab move raising straight legs from the floor to vertical while keeping the low back grounded.

How to do a Lying Leg Raise

  1. Lie flat with legs straight and hands tucked under your hips or by your sides.
  2. Press your lower back into the floor and brace your abs.
  3. Keeping legs mostly straight, raise them until they point toward the ceiling.
  4. Lower them slowly back toward the floor with control.
  5. Stop lowering before your back arches; bend the knees slightly to regress.

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