Lying Full Leg Raise
Description
The lying full leg raise is a full range straight leg raise performed lying on the back. The lifter lifts the straight legs from the floor all the way up to vertical, then lowers them back down. The full range loads the lower abs and hip flexors hard.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lying Full Leg Raise Instructions
- Lie on your back on the floor.
- Place the hands at the sides for support.
- Set the legs straight on the floor.
- Brace your core hard.
- Lift both straight legs up off the floor.
- Continue lifting all the way up to vertical.
- Squeeze the lower abs at the top.
- Lower the legs back down with control to just above the floor.
Lying Full Leg Raise Form & Visual
Lying Full Leg Raise Benefits
- Strong lower abs builder
- No equipment needed
- Full range of motion
- Builds the rectus abdominis
- Useful core builder
- Trains hip flexors
Lying Full Leg Raise Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Quadriceps
Lying Full Leg Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Lying Leg Raise
- Hanging Leg Raise
- V-Up
- Reverse Crunch
