lying leg-hip raise - contracted variation

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with body weight.

lying leg-hip raise - contracted variation demonstration
lying leg-hip raise - contracted variation β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Hip Flexors

How to do lying leg-hip raise - contracted variation

  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.

  2. Place your hands under your glutes for support.

  3. Engage your core and lift your legs off the ground, raising them towards the ceiling.

  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position. Emphasize contracted control.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

Hip Flexors

Related exercises

All waist exercises β†’

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