Decline Leg Hip Raise
Description
The decline leg hip raise is a reverse crunch performed on a decline bench. The lifter lies on the decline bench with the head at the high end and grips a support overhead, then curls the hips up by lifting the legs over the body. The decline angle increases the load.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Decline Leg Hip Raise Instructions
- Set a decline bench with the head higher than the feet.
- Lie on the bench with head at the top.
- Grip the support behind the head with both hands.
- Brace your core and lift the legs up.
- Curl the hips up off the bench by driving the legs back over the body.
- Continue until the hips are lifted high.
- Squeeze the lower abs at the top.
- Lower the hips back down with control.
Decline Leg Hip Raise Form & Visual
Decline Leg Hip Raise Benefits
- Strong lower abs builder
- Decline angle adds load
- Trains hip flexors
- Builds the rectus abdominis
- Useful core builder
- Strong bench move
Decline Leg Hip Raise Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
Decline Leg Hip Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Reverse Crunch
- Decline Sit Up
- Hanging Leg Raise
- V-Up
