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Lying leg raise flat bench

Intermediate

Lying leg raise flat bench 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 a flat bench with your back pressed against it.
  2. 2Place your hands under your glutes for support.
  3. 3Keep your legs straight and together, and lift them up 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

  • Barbell sitted alternate leg raiseBarbell
  • Band lying straight leg raiseResistance band
  • Hanging leg raiseBodyweight
  • Seated leg raiseBodyweight
  • Hanging straight leg raiseBodyweight
  • Captains chair straight leg raiseBodyweight

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

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