Lying Leg Raise demonstration

Lying Leg Raise

Learn how to do the Lying Leg Raise with proper form, setup, and execution.

This none movement primarily targets waist, including abdominals.

How to Perform Lying Leg Raise

  1. 1

    Lie on your back on an exercise mat with your legs straight and arms flat at your sides.

  2. 2

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  3. 3

    Raise both legs toward the ceiling by lifting at the hips, keeping your knees extended and exhale.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower your legs back toward the floor without letting them touch and breathe in.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions