ABDOMINALS · BODYWEIGHT
How to do the lying leg raise
The lying leg raise trains your abdominals. Here is how to do it with good form.
Step by step
- Lie on the floor with your legs straight, arms to your sides, and palms flat on the floor.
- Engage your abs, take a breath, and bring your legs together.
- Lift your legs in the air until your heels point at the ceiling. Breathe out.
- Lower your legs slowly without resting your feet on the floor and breathe in. Maintain slight roundness in your lower back throughout each repetition.
Muscles worked
| Primary | Abdominals |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Bodyweight |
Sets and reps
| Beginner | 3 sets of as many clean reps as you can, stopping 2 reps short of failure |
|---|---|
| Muscle growth | 3–4 sets of 8–15 reps; add a pause or extra load when 15 gets easy |
| Conditioning | 2–4 rounds of 30–45 s work, 15–30 s rest |
Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.
Track your progress
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