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Band Lying Straight Leg Raise

Band Lying Straight Leg Raise: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: bands.

Technique demo: Band Lying Straight Leg Raise
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbands
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, hip flexors
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your feet together.
  2. Place the band around the arches of your feet and hold the ends of the band with your hands.
  3. Engaging your abs, lift both legs off the ground until they are perpendicular to the floor.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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