AbsBeginner
Lying Leg Raise
How to do it
- 1
Lie on your back with legs straight and hands under your hips.
- 2
Press your lower back into the floor.
- 3
Raise your legs until they're vertical.
- 4
Lower slowly, stopping before your lower back arches.
Common mistakes
- Letting the lower back lift off the floor.
- Dropping the legs quickly.
Tips
- Bend the knees slightly if your lower back arches.
- Control is everything on the way down.
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