Resistance Band Lying Leg Raise (female)

Resistance Band Lying Leg Raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back on an exercise mat with your legs extended
  • 2Loop the resistance band around your feet and hold the ends in each hand
  • 3Pull the band taut and perform a leg raise by lifting your legs towards the ceiling, keeping the band taut as you rise
  • 4Lower your legs back down towards the floor in a slow, controlled movement
  • 5Take care not to let your lower back come off the floor during the exercise

Tips:

  • Make sure your abdominal muscles are engaged throughout
  • Control your movements, do not use momentum
  • Adjust your resistance band length to increase or decrease difficulty
  • Ensure your back stays flat on the floor throughout

Resistance Band Lying Leg Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs