Abs · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Lying Leg-hip Raise
The lying leg-hip raise is an abdominal exercise performed on the floor using only body weight. It targets the abs and also works the hip flexors. The movement involves lifting the legs and hips off the ground while keeping the core engaged, then lowering them back down with control.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Abs
How to do Lying Leg-hip Raise, step by step
- Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.
- Place your hands under your glutes for support.
- Engage your core and lift your legs off the ground, raising them towards the ceiling.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Lying Leg-hip Raise works your abs as the main mover, with help from your hip flexors.
Track Lying Leg-hip Raise in SPLYT
Lying Leg-hip Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
