Flat Bench Leg Raises
This is an exercise for lower abdominal strengthening.
Steps
- Lie on a flat bench with your hands under your hips supporting your back.
- Your legs should be unsupported by the bench from below your knees.
- With your feet together and your toes flexed upwards, raise your straight legs up a few cm off the bench; both of your legs should have no contact with the bench. This is your starting position.
- Keep your legs straight with a slight bend in the knees and raise your legs to just before 90 degrees with your hips.
- Pause at the top and lower your legs in slow controlled manner back to the starting position.
- Repeat.
Tips
If you are pregnant you should contact your doctor prior to doing this exercise.
Ensure your back stays in contact with the bench at all times during this exercise.
- Type: isolation
- Primary: lower abdominals
- Equipment: body