Lying Leg Lifts
Starting Posture
1. Lie flat on your back on the exercise mat with your legs straight and your arms by your sides.
How to Exercise
2. Keeping your legs straight, lift them off the ground until they are perpendicular to the floor.
Breath Control
3. Inhale as you lower your legs back down to the starting position and exhale as you lift them back up.
Common errors
6. Common mistakes include bending the knees or arching the back. Focus on maintaining proper form to target the desired muscles.
Weights
7. You can add ankle weights or hold a light dumbbell between your feet to increase the intensity of the exercise.
Grips
Variations
8. To target different muscle groups, you can perform side leg lifts, reverse leg lifts, or flutter kicks.
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
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FlagFit
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Project Calisthenics
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Comments and tips
4. Make sure to keep your lower back pressed into the mat throughout the exercise to prevent strain. Engage your core muscles to help stabilize your lower back.
Cautions
5. Avoid swinging your legs or using momentum to lift them. Move slowly and with control to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.