Done correctly the lying leg raise offers all the benefits of the hanging leg raise without the need for an overhead bar.
Leg raise floor.
The lying leg raise is done by lying on the floor on the back.
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Work out your leg muscles.
The lying floor leg raise is a flexion based exercise which keeps the lower abdominal muscles under constant tension during the entire range of motion.
Lying leg raises are a great way to attack your lower abs and build six pack abs.
You can lie down on a bench or on the floor and perform lying leg raises.
Practitioners generally caution to keep the lower back in contact with the floor and place hands to sides or under lower back for support.
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The lying floor leg raise is a variation of the abdominal crunch and an exercise used to isolate the muscles of the abdomen.
It is done without apparatus except possibly cushions or weights for added resistance.