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StrengthBody weight

Lying Bent Legs Raise

Intensity
12–20 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Abs100%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your knees fixed at 90 degrees throughout the entire range of motion.

  1. 1

    Lie on your back with your hands placed beneath your glutes for support.

  2. 2

    Bend your knees at a 90-degree angle and lift your feet off the floor.

  3. 3

    Contract your abs and lift your hips off the floor, bringing your knees towards your chest.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower your hips back to the starting position without letting your feet touch the floor.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Press your lower back into the floor to engage your abs and protect your spine.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Swinging the legs up with momentum
  • ✕Letting feet touch the floor between reps
  • ✕Head and shoulders lifting off the floor
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