Leg Raise Hip Lift with Head-up

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Instructions:

  • 1Lay flat on your back with your arms at your sides and your palms facing down
  • 2Raise your legs straight up towards the ceiling until they are perpendicular to the floor
  • 3Lift your head off the floor, keeping your gaze fixed on your legs
  • 4Now also lift your hips off the floor, pushing your legs upwards
  • 5Slowly lower your hips and head back to the original position

Tips:

  • Don't use momentum to lift your hips, ensure that your abs do the work
  • Breathe out when you lift your hips, and breathe in as you lower them
  • Do not lift your shoulders off the floor when doing the head-up
  • Make sure your movements are slow and controlled to maximize benefits

Leg Raise Hip Lift with Head-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs