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Abs & Core

Lying Leg Raise

IsolationBeginner

How to do it

Lower back pressed down; raise straight legs to vertical.

Muscles

Primary

Abs

No major secondary muscles

Steps to perform

  1. 1Lie flat with hands under your hips.
  2. 2Raise straight legs to vertical.
  3. 3Lower slowly without arching your back.

Loads the lower back. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Bodyweight only

Alternatives

Hanging Leg Raise

Abs

Cable Crunch

Abs

Crunch

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Reverse Crunch

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Plank

Abs