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Abs · Intermediate

Band lying leg raise

Bilateral straight-leg raise resisted by a band secured beyond the head, training the abdominals and hip flexors.

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Exercise overview

Training details

AbsHip FlexorsObliques

Equipment

Resistance Band

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Secure a long resistance band to a stable low anchor beyond your head and lie on your back facing away from it.
  2. 02Loop the free end securely around both feet, straighten both legs, and press your lower back gently toward the floor.
  3. 03Keeping the legs together and nearly straight, raise both feet toward the ceiling against the band tension.
  4. 04Stop before the pelvis rolls excessively or the lower back arches away from the floor.
  5. 05Lower both legs together with control and repeat without letting the band pull the feet toward the anchor.

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