How to do the Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight)
Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight) is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hip Flexors.
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Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight) at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight) step by step
- 1Lie on an incline bench with your back flat against the bench and your legs extended straight out in front of you.
- 2Place your hands on the sides of the bench for support.
- 3Engaging your abs, lift your legs off the bench, raising them as high as you can while keeping them straight.
- 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.
Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight) — questions
What muscles does the Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight) work?
The Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight) primarily targets the Abs. It also recruits the Hip Flexors as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight)?
None — the Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight) uses your bodyweight only, so it works at home with nothing but floor space.
Is the Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight) 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 Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg Straight)?
3/4 Sit-up, 45° Side Bend, Air Bike train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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