Form cues
- Keep legs together
- Don’t swing
- Lift hips with control
- Keep back flat
Exercise
Leg Raise with Hip Lift
Waist, body weight
A core exercise combining a leg raise with a hip lift to target the lower abdominals.
Target: rectus abdominis. Also works: hip flexors, lower back.
Steps
- Lie flat with arms at your sides and legs straight.
- Raise your legs up together towards the ceiling.
- At the top of the movement, press your legs up by lifting your hips off the ground.
- Pause, squeezing your abs.
- Lower your hips and legs back to the starting position slowly.
Common mistakes
- Using momentum
- Arching lower back
- Not controlling the descent
Breathing
Exhale during hip lift, inhale during the descent.
In the app, search for Leg Raise with Hip Lift and add it to a workout.