How to Do Lying Leg Raise

Lying Leg Raise is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Lying Leg Raise

  1. 01Lie flat on your back with arms at your sides and legs fully extended.
  2. 02Press the small of the back into the floor and lift both legs toward the ceiling until they are vertical.
  3. 03Lower the legs slowly toward the floor while keeping them as straight as possible.
  4. 04Inhale as the legs descend and exhale as you pull them back to the vertical position.
  5. 05Keep the head and shoulders relaxed on the mat throughout the movement.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lying Leg Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Stop the leg descent just before the lower back starts to lift off the floor to maintain constant tension on the abdominals.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lying Leg Raise questions

What muscles does Lying Leg Raise work?

Lying Leg Raise is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Lying Leg Raise correctly?

Lie flat on your back with arms at your sides and legs fully extended. Press the small of the back into the floor and lift both legs toward the ceiling until they are vertical. Lower the legs slowly toward the floor while keeping them as straight as possible. Inhale as the legs descend and exhale as you pull them back to the vertical position. Keep the head and shoulders relaxed on the mat throughout the movement.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lying Leg Raise?

Stop the leg descent just before the lower back starts to lift off the floor to maintain constant tension on the abdominals.

Is Lying Leg Raise suitable for beginners?

Lying Leg Raise is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lying Leg Raise?

No. Lying Leg Raise is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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