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Lying Leg Raise Flat Bench
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Equipment
The lying leg raise on a flat bench targets the lower abdominal muscles. It is effective for building core strength, improving stability, and enhancing overall abdominal definition.
How to do it
- Lie flat on a bench, keeping your body aligned and hands gripping the sides for support.
- Extend your legs fully and keep them together, pointing toes away from the body.
- Engage your core and slowly lift your legs towards the ceiling while keeping them straight.
- Lower your legs back down slowly to the starting position, ensuring they don’t touch the bench.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining controlled movements throughout.
Muscles worked
Primary Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Iliopsoas Obliques