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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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