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Hip Flexors · Intermediate

Lying Hip Straight Leg Raise

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

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Exercise overview

Training details

Hip FlexorsQuadsCore

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your back with legs straight and arms at your sides.
  2. 02With control, raise one leg to about 45 degrees while keeping your other leg flat on the ground.
  3. 03Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower your leg back to the starting position.
  4. 04Repeat with the other leg, alternating legs for the prescribed repetitions.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions while maintaining the same alignment and control.

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