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Band Lying Straight Leg Raise exercise animation

Band Lying Straight Leg Raise

Category
Waist
Equipment
Band
Target
Abs

The band lying straight leg raise adds resistance to a classic hip flexor and lower ab exercise, keeping the knee locked to increase the lever length compared to a bent-knee raise. That makes it noticeably harder on the lower abs and hip flexors for the same range of motion. Keep the lower back flat against the floor rather than letting it arch as the legs lower.

How to Do the Band Lying Straight Leg Raise

  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your feet together.
  2. Place the band around the arches of your feet and hold the ends of the band with your hands.
  3. Engaging your abs, lift both legs off the ground until they are perpendicular to the floor.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Band Lying Straight Leg Raise primarily targets the Abs, with Hip Flexors as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have band? These target the same abs with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Band Lying Straight Leg Raise work?
The Band Lying Straight Leg Raise primarily targets the abs, with the hip flexors as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Band Lying Straight Leg Raise?
The Band Lying Straight Leg Raise is done with a band.
What's a good alternative to the Band Lying Straight Leg Raise?
If you don't have access to a band, the 3/4 Sit-Up targets the same abs using body weight instead.