Form cues
- Keep legs straight
- Lift hips at top
- Control lowering
- Don't use momentum
Exercise
Incline Leg Hip Raise
Waist, body weight
A core exercise where legs and hips are raised while lying on an incline, targeting the lower abdominals.
Target: abdominals. Also works: hip flexors, obliques.
Steps
- Lie face up on an incline bench and grip the handles behind your head.
- Extend your legs straight and keep them together.
- Raise your legs towards your chest, lifting your hips off the bench.
- Pause at the top, focusing on contracting your abs.
- Lower your legs under control to the starting position.
Common mistakes
- Swinging legs
- Arching lower back excessively
- Not performing full hip lift
Breathing
Exhale as you lift hips, inhale as you lower legs.
In the app, search for Incline Leg Hip Raise and add it to a workout.