Lying Leg Raises - Tips, Pics, and Videos
Exercise: Lying Leg Raises
Main Muscle Worked: Abs
Other Muscles Worked:
Equipment: None
Type of Exercise: Isolation
Welcome to the full guide on how to perform Lying Leg Raises from Built Fit. Below you will learn how to perfect your form and technique for this exercise. Be sure to read the information on how to start and perform the exercise and then view the images and video to see it in action. Built Fit stresses the importance on perfecting the form of Lying Leg Raises before you begin adding additional weight.
Starting Position: Lie on the floor in a supine position with legs straight. Place hands under the hips for cushion and support.
Performing Exercise: Slowly raise the legs, keeping them straight, until they are perpendicular to the floor and then slowly lower them until they are 6 inches from the floor. Repeat.
Tips: If raising the legs to a perpendicular position is difficult, bringing them to a 45 degree angle is enough. Another variations that isolates the lower abdominals involves rolling the knees up toward the chest until the hips rise of the floor, instead of keeping the legs straight.
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