Lying Hip Leg Raise
Target your lower abs! Lift, lower, and feel the burn. A core-strengthening move you can do anywhere.
The Lying Hip Leg Raise is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. You'll need: exercise bench.
Required Equipment
Lying Hip Leg Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Lying Hip Leg Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lying Hip Leg Raise
Lie on your back on a flat bench, with your legs extended straight out, and hold onto the sides of the bench near your head for stability.
Press your lower back into the bench and engage your core muscles.
With your legs straight and together, lift them up towards the ceiling, while simultaneously lifting your hips off the bench.
As you lift, exhale and contract your abs, focusing on using your core strength rather than momentum or swinging your legs.
Pause briefly at the top of the motion when your feet are facing the ceiling, and your hips are slightly lifted off the bench.
Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position, inhaling as you do so, while controlling the movement and keeping your core engaged to prevent your lower back from arching off the bench.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets, ensuring you maintain good form throughout the exercise.
Focus on slow, controlled movements and avoid letting your legs simply drop back down to ensure that the tension remains on the abdominal muscles throughout the exercise.
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Lying Hip Leg Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Lying Hip Leg Raise work?
The Lying Hip Leg Raise mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the Lying Hip Leg Raise?
Exercise bench.
Is the Lying Hip Leg Raise a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Lying Hip Leg Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Foot V Raises, Alternating Single-Leg Raise, Bottom-Up and Captain' Chair Leg Raise.
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