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Lying Leg Raises

Lying Leg Raises

Lie on your back with your legs lifted and bent at 90° (tabletop position). Engage your core and lift your upper torso, bringing your ribs toward your pelvis while keeping your legs still. Lower with control without dropping your head. Targets the upper abs with increased lower-back stability.

How it is executed

  1. Lie on your back with your legs lifted and bent at 90° (tabletop position).
  2. Engage your core and lift your upper torso, bringing your ribs toward your pelvis while keeping your legs still.
  3. Lower with control without dropping your head.
  4. Targets the upper abs with increased lower-back stability.
Muscles worked
Abs
Primary muscle
Upper abs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement pattern
Core
Difficulty
Beginner
What it is for
Core strength · Hypertrophy · Stability · Strength

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