Lying Bent Legs Raise
Description
The lying bent legs raise is a regression of the straight leg raise. The lifter lies on the back and lifts the bent knees up toward the chest. The bent knees shorten the lever and scale the load. It is a useful starter move for the lower abs.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lying Bent Legs Raise Instructions
- Lie on your back on the floor.
- Place the hands at the sides for support.
- Bend the knees with feet on the floor.
- Brace your core hard.
- Lift the bent knees up toward the chest.
- Continue lifting until the thighs are vertical.
- Curl the hips up off the floor at the top.
- Lower the legs back down with control.
Lying Bent Legs Raise Form & Visual
Lying Bent Legs Raise Benefits
- Beginner friendly abs move
- No equipment needed
- Builds the lower abs
- Trains hip flexors
- Useful core builder
- Easy to scale
Lying Bent Legs Raise Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
Lying Bent Legs Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Reverse Crunch
- Lying Leg Raise
- Knee Tuck
- Hanging Knee Raise
