Lying Leg Raise

Muscles involved

Abs

How to do it

1. Lie on your back with arms extended at your sides and legs stretched. 2. Lift both legs straight as high as possible. 3. Hold the top position briefly. 4. Lower your legs controllably to the starting position.

Equipment required

Peso corporal

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Rectus abdominisGluteus maximusIliopsoasQuadricepsSartoriusTensor fasciae latae

Tips

- Keep your legs as straight as possible during the lift. - Lift as far as your flexibility allows without lifting your lower back off the floor. - Lower controllably without letting your legs drop abruptly.

Difficulty