Lying Leg Hip Raise on Floor
Description
The lying leg hip raise on floor is a bodyweight ab move done lying flat. Lifting the legs and hips together off the floor in a reverse crunch motion shortens the abs hard and loads the lower portion of the rectus abdominis.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lying Leg Hip Raise on Floor Instructions
- Lie on the back with the legs extended.
- Place the arms at the sides palms down.
- Brace the core and press the lower back into the floor.
- Lift the legs straight up to vertical.
- Continue lifting by curling the hips off the floor.
- Drive the toes toward the ceiling at the top.
- Squeeze the abs hard at the peak.
- Lower with control to the start.
Lying Leg Hip Raise on Floor Form & Visual
Lying Leg Hip Raise on Floor Benefits
- Loads the lower abs hard.
- Trains the hip flexors.
- Bodyweight move requires no equipment.
- Builds the rectus abdominis.
- Useful core finisher.
Lying Leg Hip Raise on Floor Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
Lying Leg Hip Raise on Floor Variations & Alternatives
- Reverse Crunch
- Hanging Leg Raise
- Lying Leg Raise
- V Up
