Incline Hip Raise
On a sloped bench with the head at the top, the straight legs point at the ceiling and the hips lift off the pad in a short push.
How to do it
Setup
On a sloped bench, head at the high end, hands gripping the bench behind the head, legs straight up over the hips.
Steps
- Push the feet toward the ceiling, lifting the hips off the pad.
- Keep the legs straight and vertical; the pelvis does the lifting.
- Lower the hips to the pad slowly.
Common mistakes
Swinging the legs to throw the hips up: the legs stay vertical and still. Legs tipping back over the head: push straight up, not back. Dropping the hips onto the pad: lower them slowly.
Breathing
Exhale lifting the hips, inhale lowering.
