Straight Leg Raise With Hip Lift


Pro Tip

To make the movement easier, rest your legs on the ground between reps instead of keeping them elevated.


How To

  1. Lie on the ground with your straight legs raised while keeping your arms, torso, and head firmly planted on the ground.
  2. Exhale and raise your legs toward your torso while keeping them straight, continuing until they are pointed straight up.
  3. While your legs are pointed upward, raise your butt off the ground by lifting your hips to elevate your legs.
  4. Inhale and lower your hips returning your butt to the ground and then bringing your legs forward to return to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Quads

Muscles spanning the front of your thigh.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment