Lying Leg Hip Raise
Description
The lying leg hip raise combines a lying leg raise with a hip curl (reverse crunch) at the top. You raise your legs to vertical, then curl your hips up to push your feet toward the ceiling. The hip curl at the top is what engages the lower abs beyond just hip flexion.
Equipment Required
Lying Leg Hip Raise Instructions
- Lie on your back, arms at your sides. Legs extended on the floor.
- Raise both legs up to vertical (90 degrees).
- At the top, curl your hips up — push your feet toward the ceiling. This lifts your hips off the floor.
- Lower your hips back down.
- Lower your legs back to the floor under control.
- That is one rep. The hip curl at the top is the key portion.
- Maintain lower back contact with the floor during the leg raise phase.
- Aim for 10 to 15 reps.
Lying Leg Hip Raise Form & Visual
Lying Leg Hip Raise Benefits
- Complete lower ab exercise combining leg raise and hip curl
- The hip curl engages lower abs beyond just hip flexion
- No equipment needed
- Builds lower ab strength effectively
- More complete than leg raises alone
- Progressive from standard leg raises
Lying Leg Hip Raise Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis (lower, heavy)
- Hip flexors
- Obliques (slight)
