Abs · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Lying Leg Raise Flat Bench
The lying leg raise flat bench is an abdominal exercise performed on a flat bench using only body weight. It primarily targets the abs and also engages the hip flexors. The movement involves lifting straight legs up towards the ceiling while lying flat, then lowering them back down under control.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Abs
How to do Lying Leg Raise Flat Bench, step by step
- Lie flat on a flat bench with your back pressed against it.
- Place your hands under your glutes for support.
- Keep your legs straight and together, and lift them up 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 Raise Flat Bench works your abs as the main mover, with help from your hip flexors.
Track Lying Leg Raise Flat Bench in SPLYT
Lying Leg Raise Flat Bench 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.
