Lying Leg Raise
Equipment: Bodyweight
Primary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis
Synergistic Muscles
- Gluteus Maximus
- Iliopsoas
- Quadriceps
- Sartorius
- Tensor Fasciae Latae
The lying leg raise is an effective exercise for targeting the lower abdominal muscles. Here’s how to do it:
- Lie flat on your back on a mat with your legs straight and your arms by your sides.
- Keep your lower back pressed into the mat and your core engaged.
- Slowly raise your legs towards the ceiling, keeping them straight.
- Continue lifting until your legs are perpendicular to the floor or as high as you can go without lifting your lower back off the mat.
- Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower your legs back to the starting position without letting them touch the floor.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
