Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise
How to do the Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
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How to do the Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise
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Lie with your back flat on a bench and your legs extended in front of you off the end.
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Place 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.
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As 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.
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Now, as you inhale, slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
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Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise: common questions
What muscles does the Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise work?
The Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise primarily works the Abs.
Is the Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise?
None. The Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise a compound or isolation exercise?
The Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise is an isolation exercise, it targets the abs through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise with correct form?
Lie with your back flat on a bench and your legs extended in front of you off the end. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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