Lying Flat Hip Raise
Description
The lying flat hip raise is a reverse crunch variation with the legs straight up. The lifter lies on the back with the legs vertical and lifts the hips off the floor by pressing the feet up. The vertical leg position isolates the lower abs.
Equipment Required
Lying Flat Hip Raise Instructions
- Lie on your back on the floor.
- Lift the legs straight up to vertical with feet pointing at the ceiling.
- Place the hands at the sides for support.
- Brace your core hard.
- Press the feet up toward the ceiling lifting the hips off the floor.
- Continue lifting until the hips are clear of the floor.
- Squeeze the lower abs hard at the top.
- Lower the hips back down with control.
Lying Flat Hip Raise Form & Visual
Lying Flat Hip Raise Benefits
- Strong lower abs builder
- No equipment needed
- Trains the glutes
- Builds the rectus abdominis
- Useful core builder
- Easy to do anywhere
Lying Flat Hip Raise Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Gluteus maximus
- Hip flexors
Lying Flat Hip Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Reverse Crunch
- Lying Leg Raise
- Hip Up
- Hollow Hold
