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band lying straight leg raise

band lying straight leg raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: band.

band lying straight leg raise exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
hip flexors
Body part
waist
Equipment
band

Secondary muscles

hip flexors

How to perform

  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.