Lying Leg Raise
Lying on your back, raise straight legs to vertical and lower them slowly without touching the floor, lower back pressed down.
How to do it
Setup
Lie on your back, legs straight, hands at your sides or under the lower back; press the lower back into the floor.
Steps
- Raise the straight legs to vertical.
- Lower them slowly, stopping just above the floor.
- Keep the lower back pressed down the whole time.
Common mistakes
Lower back arching off the floor: raise the legs less deep or bend the knees slightly. Swinging the legs up: lift slow, no momentum. Holding the breath at the bottom: keep it flowing.
Breathing
Exhale as the legs rise, inhale as they lower.
