band lying straight leg raise
The band lying straight leg raise is an abdominal exercise that also engages the hip flexors. It uses a resistance band to add difficulty and helps strengthen the core and lower body.
Difficulty
Equipment: band
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~7/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
absCORE
Secondary Muscles
hip flexors
Instructions
- Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your feet together.
- Place the band around the arches of your feet and hold the ends of the band with your hands.
- Engaging your abs, lift both legs off the ground until they are perpendicular to the floor.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
