Leg Raise

How to do it

1. Lie flat on your back on a bench or on the floor with your legs extended. Place your hands underneath your glutes with your palms facing down or grasp the sides of the bench. This will be your starting position.
2. Keeping your legs straight or with a slight bend at the knees, raise your legs until they are perpendicular to the floor. Exhale as you perform this movement.
3. Hold the contraction at the top for a second, then slowly lower your legs back to the starting position as you breathe in. Tip: Do not let your feet touch the floor between repetitions to keep tension on the abdominals.
4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.