Lying Single Leg Raise (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your back on a mat with your arms by your sides
  • 2Raise one leg toward the ceiling, keeping the other leg flat on the mat
  • 3Pause at the top of the motion, and then slowly lower your leg back down
  • 4Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions
  • 5Change legs and repeat the exercise

Tips:

  • Keep your lower back flat on the mat at all times
  • Exhale when you are raising your leg, inhale as you lower it
  • Point your toes toward the ceiling to help engage your hip flexors
  • Try to keep the motion controlled and steady

Lying Single Leg Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs