How to do the Band Lying Straight Leg Raise
Band Lying Straight Leg Raise is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using band, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hip Flexors.
Band Lying Straight Leg Raise demonstration · © GymiaFit
Band Lying Straight Leg Raise at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Band
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Band Lying Straight Leg Raise step by step
- 1Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your feet together.
- 2Place the band around the arches of your feet and hold the ends of the band with your hands.
- 3Engaging your abs, lift both legs off the ground until they are perpendicular to the floor.
- 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Band Lying Straight Leg Raise — questions
What muscles does the Band Lying Straight Leg Raise work?
The Band Lying Straight Leg Raise primarily targets the Abs. It also recruits the Hip Flexors as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Band Lying Straight Leg Raise?
You need band. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Band Lying Straight Leg Raise suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Band Lying Straight Leg Raise?
Band Alternating V-up, Band Assisted Wheel Rollerout, Band Bicycle Crunch train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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