Lying legs raise (Flat straight leg raises, Full leg raises)

Muscles

• Rectus abdominis
• External oblique
• Internal oblique
• Iliacus
• Rectus femoris
• Psoas major

Technique

1. Keep the legs straight.
2. Lift the legs until they are vertical.
3. Drop the legs until they almost touch the ground.
4. Keep the lower back in contact with the ground.

Similar Exercises

• Roll up
• Tuck reverse crunch
• Butt walk
• Tuck-up
• Sitting leg extensions

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)