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Bent Knee Leg Raise

Supine bent-knee leg raise moving from heels-near-floor to tabletop while the pelvis stays controlled.

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Bent Knee Leg Raise demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

AbsHip Flexors

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your back with knees bent, feet near the floor, and arms beside you or holding a stable support.
  2. 02Brace the abdomen and keep the pelvis steady.
  3. 03Lift both bent legs until the knees are above the hips without swinging or curling the pelvis strongly.
  4. 04Pause in tabletop while keeping the ribs controlled.
  5. 05Lower the feet slowly toward the floor and stop before the lower back arches.

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