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hip raise (bent knee)

hip raise (bent knee) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: body weight.

hip raise (bent knee) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
glutes
Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

glutes, hamstrings

How to perform

  1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Place your hands by your sides, palms facing down.
  3. Engage your core and glutes, then lift your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.