Lying Knee Raise

On your back, draw the bent knees toward the chest and lower them without touching down.

Lying Knee Raise, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

On your back, knees bent, feet just off the floor.

Steps

  1. Draw the knees toward the chest, hips curling up.
  2. Lower the feet toward the floor without touching.
  3. Keep the lower back's contact through the range you can.

Common mistakes

Feet resting between reps: the hover is the tension. Swinging the knees: slow draw, slow return. Neck lifting to watch: head down.

Breathing

Exhale on the draw, inhale lowering.