How to perform it
- Lie on your back on a mat with your arms extended at your sides and your palms facing down.
- Keep your legs straight and together, with your abs engaged throughout the exercise.
- Before the first repetition, engage your core and keep your lower back as stable against the floor as possible.
- Raise your legs with control toward a vertical position, or as high as you can while maintaining proper posture.
- Avoid thrusting your hips or using momentum to lift your legs.
- Lower slowly until your legs are close to the floor without fully relaxing your abs.
- Exhale as you raise your legs and inhale as you lower.
- Continue the movement with control, maintaining abdominal tension throughout the set.
What you should feel
Abdominal contraction, especially in the lower region. Activation of the core and hip flexors, without pain in the lower back or neck.
Groups mentioned in the description
Exercise questions
Lie on your back on a mat with your arms extended at your sides and your palms facing down. Keep your legs straight and together, with your abs engaged throughout the exercise. Before the first repetition, engage your core and keep your lower back as stable against the floor as possible. Raise your legs with control toward a vertical position, or as high as you can while maintaining proper posture. Avoid thrusting your hips or using momentum to lift your legs. Lower slowly until your legs are close to the floor without fully relaxing your abs. Exhale as you raise your legs and inhale as you lower. Continue the movement with control, maintaining abdominal tension throughout the set.
Controlled leg raise that works the abs while keeping the torso stable throughout the movement.
Abdominal contraction, especially in the lower region. Activation of the core and hip flexors, without pain in the lower back or neck.
The guidance above organizes the content from the Athletic Station exercise base. Adapt the movement to your individual condition and stop if you experience pain.