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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Hip Flexors

Exercise Description

The leg raise exercise builds strong abs and develops core stability. It targets your lower abs better than most other core exercises.

How To

1. Lie flat on your back with your hands by your sides or under your lower back for support. 2. Keep your legs straight and slowly lift them up until they're perpendicular to the floor during your leg raise. 3. Squeeze your abs at the top and hold for one second. 4. Lower your legs back down slowly, stopping just before they touch the ground. 5. Repeat the leg raise movement for your desired number of reps, keeping your core tight throughout.

Form Tips

• Keep your lower back pressed against the floor during each leg raise to protect your spine. • Move slowly and controlled - don't swing your legs up and down. • If leg raises feel too hard, bend your knees slightly to make them easier. • Breathe out as you lift your legs up and breathe in as you lower them down.

Common Mistakes

• Lifting your lower back off the ground, which can cause back pain during leg raises. • Using momentum instead of your abs to swing your legs up and down. • Letting your legs drop too fast or touch the ground between reps in your leg raise.

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