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- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement type
- Strength
- Secondary muscles
- Quadriceps
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- Bodyweight
Leg Raises (Straight Legs)
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Leg Raises (Straight Legs) is a bodyweight exercise targeting Core (Rectus Abdominis, Obliques).
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How to perform it
- Position yourself on a captain's chair, supporting your body weight with your forearms on the arm pads and your back against the backrest. Let your legs hang straight down.
- Engage your core and keep your legs straight. Lift both legs together while keeping them straight.
- Raise your legs until they are parallel to the floor or as high as you can comfortably go, maintaining control throughout the movement.
- Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position without swinging. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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