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Lying Leg Raise
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Lying Leg Raise is a resistance exercise targeting Abdominals (Rectus Abdominis).
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How to perform it
- Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms at your sides, palms facing down firm on the floor.
- Engage your core muscles and press your lower back into the floor.
- Keeping your legs straight, lift them up towards the ceiling until they are perpendicular to the floor.
- Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position with control, stopping just before they touch the floor. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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