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Leg Raise

Perform Leg Raises to boost lower body strength and flexibility. This straightforward exercise targets your hips, thighs, glutes, and lower abs. Ideal for beginners and advanced trainees, it involves lifting both legs while lying flat.
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Leg Raise instructions
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Lie flat on your back on a comfortable surface, your legs fully extended out in front of you.
2
Place your hands on the floor at your sides, palms down.
3
Press your lower back into the floor and slowly raise your legs to a 90-degree angle, keeping your legs straight and together.
4
Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
5
As you do this exercise, avoid lifting or straining your upper body and head off the ground. Repeat for the recommended number of reps.
Lie flat on your back on a comfortable surface, your legs fully extended out in front of you.
Place your hands on the floor at your sides, palms down.
Press your lower back into the floor and slowly raise your legs to a 90-degree angle, keeping your legs straight and together.
Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
As you do this exercise, avoid lifting or straining your upper body and head off the ground. Repeat for the recommended number of reps.
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