Type: Isolation
Primary Muscles: Rectus abdominis, hip flexors
Secondary Muscles: Obliques, lower back
Exercise Key Form:
1. Hang from a bar or lie flat on your back, legs straight and together.
2. Raise legs to at least hip height or above while keeping your core tight.
3. Lower legs slowly with control, keeping your lower back pressed to the floor (if lying).
NASM-CPT Tip: Avoid swinging or using momentum—focus on slow, controlled movement to engage the abs.
Why This Exercise Is Important:
Leg raises isolate the lower abdominal region and improve core strength and stability, especially important for posture and athletic movement.
Alternate:
Hanging Leg Raises, Lying Leg Raises, Captain’s Chair Leg Raises
