Lying Leg Raise and Hold

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie down flat on your back with your hands under your glutes
  • 2Keep your legs straight and lift them all the way up to the ceiling until your butt comes off the floor
  • 3Hold at the top for a moment
  • 4Slowly lower your legs back down till they're just above the floor
  • 5Hold for a moment and then lift back up

Tips:

  • Avoid using momentum or swinging your legs
  • Keep your abs contracted throughout the exercise
  • Breathe out as you lift your legs up and breathe in as you lower them down
  • Avoid lifting your head or neck off the floor

Lying Leg Raise and Hold Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs