Leg Raises

Muscles worked: Abs & Core · Also: Legs & Glutes

To do leg raises, lie flat on your back with your legs straight, lift your legs toward the ceiling, then lower them slowly while keeping your lower back pressed gently into the floor.

The hard part is the lowering: go slowly, keep your lower back pressed gently into the floor, and only lower as far as you can while holding that position. Bend your knees slightly if straight legs pull your back out of position.

How to do it

1. Lie flat on your back with your legs straight.
2. Lift your legs toward the ceiling.
3. Lower them again slowly, keeping your lower back pressed gently into the floor.
4. Lower only as far as you can while holding that back position.
5. Bend your knees slightly if straight legs pull your back out of position.

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General fitness information only, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain, and talk to a doctor before starting a new workout routine if you have a health condition.