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Lying Leg-Hip Raise exercise animation

Lying Leg-Hip Raise

Category
Waist
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Abs

This variation lifts both the legs and the hips off the bench at the top, adding a posterior pelvic tilt to a standard leg raise that further engages the lower abs. That extra hip lift at the top is what separates it from a basic leg raise and is usually the hardest part of the rep to execute cleanly.

How to Do the Lying Leg-Hip Raise

  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.
  2. Place your hands under your glutes for support.
  3. Engage your core and lift your legs off the ground, raising them towards the ceiling.
  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 Lying Leg-Hip Raise primarily targets the Abs, with Hip Flexors as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the Lying Leg-Hip Raise work?
The Lying Leg-Hip Raise primarily targets the abs, with the hip flexors as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Lying Leg-Hip Raise?
The Lying Leg-Hip Raise is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Lying Leg-Hip Raise?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise targets the same abs using assisted instead.