Lying Leg Raise

The Lying Leg Raise (also known as the Lying Knee Raise) is a great exercise to perform with your ab crunches at the end of your workout.

When you perform this exercise correctly, you will really feel your abs getting a good workout. Remember to squeeze your abs as you pull your knees into your chest!

 

How to perform the Lying Leg Raise

Technique	Sit on a bench, holding the sides firmly. Extend your legs out straight. Pull your knees into your chest, squeezing your abs at the same time. Hold for 2 seconds. Repeat steps 2 - 4 until you've completed the desired number of reps.
Number of Reps	3 sets of 25 reps. Try more reps if you can.

 

Muscles Used

Primary Muscles	Rectus Abdominis Also known as: Waist (front), Abdominal, Abs
Secondary Muscles	Obliques (Sides of the waist) Iliopsoas (Hip) Tensor Fasciae Latae (Hip) Pectineus (Upper Thigh) Sartorius (Inner Thigh) Adductors (Inner Thigh)
Stabilizer Muscles	Rectus Femoris (Quads - front of thigh)

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