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Lying leg-hip raise

Beginner

Lying leg-hip raise is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the quads.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Quads

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.
  2. 2Place your hands under your glutes for support.
  3. 3Engage your core and lift your legs off the ground, raising them towards the ceiling.
  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.

What to do instead

  • Incline leg hip raise (leg straight)Bodyweight
  • Bicycle crunchBodyweight
  • Crunch floorBodyweight
  • Curl-upBodyweight
  • Frog crunchBodyweight
  • Cable reverse crunchCable

Easier variations

  • Seated side crunch (wall)Bodyweight

Harder variations

  • Band alternating v-upResistance band
  • Band bicycle crunchResistance band
  • Band v-upResistance band
  • Cable reverse crunchCable
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