Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise

Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise demonstration

How to Perform

1. 1Lie with your back flat on a bench and your legs extended in front of you off the end.
2. 2Place your hands either under your glutes with your palms down or by the sides holding on to the bench. This will be your starting position.
3. 3As you keep your legs extended, straight as possible with your knees slightly bent but locked raise your legs until they make a 90-degree angle with the floor. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement and hold the contraction at the top for a second.
4. 4Now, as you inhale, slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.

Tips & Common Mistakes

• •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
• •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
• •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
• •This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps