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band lying straight leg raise

band lying straight leg raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your feet together.

Step 2

Place the band around the arches of your feet and hold the ends of the band with your hands.

Step 3

Engaging your abs, lift both legs off the ground until they are perpendicular to the floor.

Step 4

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

abs

Secondary muscles

hip flexors

Primary body parts

core

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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