Leg Raises help to strengthen our hip flexors, lower abdominal, and oblique muscles. All of which will help improve our stability.
Leg Raises Modifications
Based on your Fitness Level
- Beginner: Body weight
- Intermediate: Add a lift of the hips, about 3-5 inches off the ground at the top or the leg raise
- Expert: Adding the lift of the hips at the top of the leg raise, and then holding for 3 seconds at the bottom before raising your legs again.
Step-By-Step Instructions to Complete Leg Raises:
- Lie on your back, legs straight and together.
- Keep your legs straight and lift them all the way up to the ceiling until your butt starts to come off the floor.
- Then slowly lower your legs back down until they are just above the floor, hold for a second before raising them again.
That is one rep. Complete the number of recommended reps.
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