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Band lying straight leg raise

Intermediate

Band lying straight leg raise is a isolation resistance band exercise for the abs, also working the quads.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Quads

Equipment
Resistance band
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your feet together.
  2. 2Place the band around the arches of your feet and hold the ends of the band with your hands.
  3. 3Engaging your abs, lift both legs off the ground until they are perpendicular to the floor.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Easier variations

  • Assisted hanging knee raiseMachine
  • Seated leg raiseBodyweight
  • Assisted lying leg raise with throw downMachine
  • Assisted lying leg raise with lateral throw downMachine

Harder variations

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  • Hanging straight leg raiseBodyweight
  • Vertical leg raise (on parallel bars)Bodyweight
  • Assisted hanging knee raise with throw downMachine
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