Lying Hip Straight Leg Raise
Description
The lying hip straight leg raise is a foundational ab exercise. Lying on the back with the legs extended, you lift them straight up to vertical and lower with control to fire the lower abs and hip flexors.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lying Hip Straight Leg Raise Instructions
- Lie flat on your back with the legs extended.
- Place the hands at your sides for support.
- Brace the core and press the lower back to the floor.
- Keeping the legs straight, lift them up toward the ceiling.
- Stop when the legs are roughly vertical.
- Squeeze the abs at the top.
- Lower the legs back down with control without touching the floor.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Lying Hip Straight Leg Raise Form & Visual
Lying Hip Straight Leg Raise Benefits
- Hammers the lower abs and hip flexors.
- Builds core strength with a long lever.
- No equipment needed.
- Excellent foundation for hanging leg raises.
- Trains the abs through a full range of motion.
- Develops anterior core endurance.
Lying Hip Straight Leg Raise Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
- Quadriceps
Lying Hip Straight Leg Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Lying Bent Knee Raise
- Hanging Leg Raise
- V Up
- Reverse Crunch
