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Lying Knee Raise

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

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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 extended.
  2. 02Place your arms at your sides or under your glutes for support.
  3. 03Bend your knees and lift your legs toward your chest.
  4. 04With control, lower your legs back down without touching the floor.
  5. 05Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

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