Lying One Leg Raise
Expert Advice
Ensure that your lower back remains in contact with the floor throughout the movement to prevent strain and to maximize engagement of the abdominal muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie flat on your back with your legs extended.
- Place your hands beneath your lower back for support.
- Tighten your abs and raise one leg off the ground to about a 45-degree angle while keeping the other leg stationary.
- Slowly lower the raised leg back to the starting position.
- Repeat with the opposite leg for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Quads50%
Abs50%
Equipment
Body weight
Exercise Type
Stretching
