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Abs · Intermediate

Leg Raise Hip Lift with Head up

Leg raise and hip lift performed while the head and shoulders remain elevated to sustain abdominal tension.

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Exercise overview

Training details

AbsCoreHip Flexors

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your back with the legs straight, chin gently tucked, and head and shoulders lifted slightly from the floor.
  2. 02Keep the head-up position and press the arms into the floor beside the body.
  3. 03Raise the straight legs toward vertical without arching the lower back.
  4. 04Curl the pelvis upward briefly, then lower the hips with control while the head stays lifted.
  5. 05Lower the legs only as far as the trunk remains braced and repeat.

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