Lying leg raise
Also called leg lift
- Works
- Front of the trunk · rectus abdominis
- Front of the hip · iliopsoas and rectus femoris
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Lie on your back with legs straight and hands under your buttocks or by your sides.
Steps
- Press your lower back into the floor.
- Lift your legs until they point at the ceiling.
- Lower them slowly. Stop before your lower back lifts.
Breathing
Breathe out as you curl up. Breathe in as you lower.
Where you feel it
In the lower part of your stomach and the front of your hips.
Common mistakes
- Letting the lower back arch as the legs lower.
- Dropping the legs.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.
Stop if your lower back aches; bend your knees.