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Lying Hip Leg Raise (on floor)

Trunk-flexion drill that develops abdominal strength and control using bodyweight, with emphasis on the hip flexors.

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Lying Hip Leg Raise (on floor) demonstration

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 flat on your back with your legs extended.
  2. 02Keep your arms at your sides or under your hips for support.
  3. 03Raise your legs to about 45 degrees while keeping them straight.
  4. 04Pause at the top and then lower them back down slowly without touching the ground.
  5. 05Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

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