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Exercises / Straight leg raise

Straight leg raise GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • AbsMusculus rectus abdominis
  • Hip flexorsMusculus iliopsoas
  • QuadricepsMusculus quadriceps femoris
  • ShinsMusculus tibialis anterior
Equipment
mat
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 3.07 seconds

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a straight leg raise

  1. Lie on your back with one knee bent and the other leg straight.
  2. Tighten the thigh of the straight leg and pull the toes toward you.
  3. Lift the straight leg to the height of the opposite knee.
  4. Hold briefly at the top.
  5. Lower slowly with control and repeat, then switch legs.

Form tips

  • Keep the knee fully locked during the lift.
  • Do not let the lower back arch off the mat.
  • Stop if you feel sharp pain in the knee or hip.

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