Lying Leg Raises / Lifts
- Lie on your back on a mat with hands under your lower buttocks on either side to support your pelvis.
- Legs straight out in front of you, ankles together and feet slightly off the floor.
- Keep your knees straight and raise your legs by flexing the hips until they are completely flexed.
- Return to starting position.
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Lying leg raises / lifts is a gym work out exercise that targets abs and also involves lower back. Refer to the illustration and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Bosu ball side planks, bosu ball leg pull-in / knee tucks and medicine ball v-ups are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as lying leg raises / lifts. Visit our directory for more exercises.
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