Leg Raises

Leg raises look easy but when you actually start doing long sets of them, they can become quite difficult. Start by lying flat on the mat. To provide support to your lower back, position your thumbs flat underneath your lower back, with your palms facing down beside you on the mat. Keeping your legs straight, slowly raise them up about a foot into the air. To increase the stress on the abs, keep your shoulders off the mat as you perform this movement.


Lower your legs back down until they are just a few inches above the ground but not touching it, then repeat the process. Alternatively, you can perform this exercise scissor-style in which you raise one leg up while lowering the other one down, alternating legs on each rep.

Difficulty Rating: 1



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