Incline Straight Leg Raise


Pro Tip

The higher the incline, the harder the movement will be.


How To

  1. Lie flat on the bench so that your head, upper back, and lower back are firmly pressed against the bench and your arms are holding onto the bench.
  2. With legs straight, exhale and draw your thighs in towards your chest, allowing your butt to come off of the bench.
  3. Continue raising your legs until they are pointed straight up.
  4. Inhale and lower your legs, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Quads

Muscles spanning the front of your thigh.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Equipment

Bodyweight

This means that the exercise requires you to use your bodyweight as resistance but you also need other equipment to successfully perform the exercise.

Incline (Adjustable) Bench Without Rack

You can adjust this bench to various angles depending on your goals. If other rackless bench types are unavailable, you might be able to use this one as a substitute. Only substitute for benches you can match the angle of.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment