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Abs · Intermediate

Lying Bent Legs Raise

Supine bent-leg raise that trains abdominal control while drawing the knees toward the chest.

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Exercise overview

Training details

AbsCoreHip Flexors

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your back with your legs bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. 02Place your hands beside you or under your glutes for support.
  3. 03Engage your core and slowly raise your legs towards your chest.
  4. 04Pause at the top, then lower your legs back to the starting position slowly.
  5. 05Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

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