lying leg raise flat bench

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

lying leg raise flat bench demonstration
lying leg raise flat bench β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Hip Flexors

How to do lying leg raise flat bench

  1. Lie flat on a flat bench with your back pressed against it.

  2. Place your hands under your glutes for support.

  3. Keep your legs straight and together, and lift them up towards the ceiling.

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

  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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