Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee Raise
Strengthen your core! Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee Raise targets your abs with added resistance for a more effective workout.
The Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee Raise is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment
Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee Raise
Lie on your back on a comfortable, flat surface.
Secure the resistance band around a stable object at one end and around the arches of your feet at the other.
Maintain a slight bend in your knees and keep your lower back flat against the ground.
Brace your core and begin by slowly raising your knees towards your chest.
Continue to pull your knees up until your hips slightly lift off the ground, or as far as you comfortably can without straining.
Hold the top position for a moment, squeezing your abdominals.
Slowly return your legs to the starting position, controlled by the tension of the resistance band.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Ensure that the movements are controlled and focus on using your core muscles to perform the knee raise. Adjust the resistance band as needed to provide an appropriate level of tension.
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Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee Raise work?
The Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee Raise mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee Raise?
Resistance bands.
Is the Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee 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 Resistance-Band Lying Bent Knee Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Bicycle-Crunch, Band Decline Sit-Up, Band Jackknife Sit-Up and Band Kneeling Crunch.
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