Seated Leg Raise demonstration

Seated Leg Raise

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

This body weight movement primarily targets waist, including abs.

How to Perform Seated Leg Raise

  1. 1

    Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the floor and hands gripping the edge for support.

  2. 2

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  3. 3

    Lift both legs off the floor by drawing your knees toward your chest, squeezing your abs at the top and exhale.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower your feet back to the floor 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