Band Lying Leg Raise
Description
The band lying leg raise loops a resistance band around the feet (anchored behind your head or on a low post) and performs a lying leg raise against band tension. The band overloads the lower abs and hip flexors. It is an upgrade over standard leg raises for abs hypertrophy.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Lying Leg Raise Instructions
- Lie on your back with arms by your sides or holding an anchor overhead.
- Loop a resistance band around your feet, anchored behind your head.
- Keep your legs together with a slight bend in the knees.
- Brace your core and press your lower back into the floor.
- Lift both legs up toward the ceiling.
- Continue until your hips start to lift off the floor.
- Squeeze your abs hard at the top.
- Lower the legs slowly back to just above the floor.
Band Lying Leg Raise Form & Visual
Band Lying Leg Raise Benefits
- Loaded lower ab work
- Constant band tension
- Builds lower abdominal strength
- Stronger than bodyweight version
- Easy to set up at home
Band Lying Leg Raise Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis (lower)
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
Band Lying Leg Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Lying Leg Raise
- Hanging Leg Raise
- Reverse Crunch
- Captains Chair Leg Raise
