The Lying Leg Raise Flat Bench exercise is a core strengthening exercise that targets the lower abdominal muscles. This exercise involves lying down on a flat bench with your legs extended straight up towards the ceiling, while keeping your upper body still.
How to perform
To perform the Lying Leg Raise Flat Bench exercise, follow these step-by-step instructions:1. Lie down on a flat bench with your back flat against the bench and your legs extended straight out in front of you.
2. Place your hands palms down under your glutes for support.
3. Engage your core muscles by pulling your belly button in towards your spine.
4. Slowly raise your legs up towards the ceiling, keeping them straight and together. Make sure to move in a controlled motion to avoid swinging or using momentum.
5. Continue lifting your legs until they are perpendicular to the ground or as far as you can go without straining your lower back.
6. Pause at the top of the movement for a second, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
7. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
To make this exercise more challenging, you can add ankle weights or a resistance band around your feet. It is important to maintain proper form throughout the exercise to avoid straining your lower back. Start with a lower number of repetitions and gradually increase as you build strength in your core muscles.
Equipment required
Body Weight
Body weight equipment includes items like resistance bands, stability balls, and suspension trainers. These tools are used for a wide range of exercises that focus on strength training, flexibility, balance, and stability. They are commonly used in bodyweight exercises that utilize the resistance of one's own body to build muscle and improve overall fitness.