How to do the Lying Leg Raise
- Lie on your back, legs straight, hands near your hips for support.
- Press your lower back into the floor and keep your ribs pulled down.
- Lift your legs together until they're pointing upward, stopping before your lower back lifts.
- Slowly lower your legs almost to the floor, then repeat the movement.
Full technique — 6 steps
- Lie flat on your back with legs straight and hands beside you or under your hips.
- Press your lower back into the floor and keep your ribs pulled down.
- Lift both legs together until they point upward or reach your active end range.
- Stop before your lower back peels off the floor or your ribs flare upward.
- Lower your legs slowly while keeping the same pelvic position against the floor.
- Finish just above the floor without letting your heels rest or your back arch.
Common mistakes
- Lower back arching off floor
- Swinging legs with momentum
- Dropping heels between reps
- Bending knees to shorten range
Form cues
- Flatten lower back first
- Lift from the abs
- Keep ribs down
- Stop before arching
