Lying Leg Raises
Compound exercise · abs
How to do it
- Lie flat on your back and press your lower back into the floor.
- Raise your legs under control until your abs take over the movement.
- Lower them slowly again without letting your lower back arch.
Muscles involved
- abdominals
- 100
- hip flexors
- 50
- serratus
- 30
- obliques
- 30
- hamstrings
- 5
At a glance
- Type
- Compound exercise
- Movement pattern
- abs
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Optional
- mat, ankle weights
- Variations
- body weight, added weight
Follow along in the app
This exercise is in both apps. Pick whichever suits you.
Trainer
Guided strength training with a 3D coach, set by set.
Treeceps
The same exercise, inside your virtual fitness world.