lying leg-hip raise
A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with body weight.
How to do lying leg-hip raise
Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.
Place your hands under your glutes for support.
Engage your core and lift your legs off the ground, raising them towards the ceiling.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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