Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend
Strengthen your core with Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend! Tone your abs and improve stability with this challenging exercise.
The Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Secondary
Obliques; Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend
Lie flat on your back on a mat or the floor, with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
Place your hands by your sides for support.
Contract your abdominal muscles to lift your feet off the floor, bringing knees closer to your chest while your back remains on the floor.
From this position, kick both legs out straight in front of you without touching the floor.
Bring your knees back toward your chest, and then return your feet to the starting position just above the floor (without letting them rest) to complete one repetition.
Perform the desired number of reps and sets, ensuring to keep your movements controlled and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
This exercise is beneficial for increasing core strength and stabilizing the spine. It should be executed with control to avoid any strain on the lower back.
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Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend FAQs
What muscles does the Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend work?
The Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend?
None. The Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Lying Bent Knee Raise & Extend variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating 45-Degree Bent-Leg Extension, Alternating Single-Leg Raise, Alternating Bodyweight Lying Leg Raise and Bottom-Up.
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