About this exercise
An abdominal exercise performed lying on your back where you raise both legs, spread them apart into a V shape, bring them back together, and lower them — intensely targeting the lower abs, hip flexors, and inner thighs.
V Leg Raise
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the V Leg Raise.
MediumAbs
How to Perform
- Lie flat on your back with your arms at your sides and legs fully extended
- Press your lower back into the floor and engage your core
- Raise both legs simultaneously until they are perpendicular to the floor
- Spread your legs apart as wide as comfortable, forming a V shape
- Bring your legs back together with control
- Lower them slowly toward the floor, stopping just before your heels touch
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
Muscle Activation
Primary
Abs
Secondary
CoreObliquesInner thighs
Common Mistakes
Common mistakes content is coming soon.
About the V Leg Raise
The V Leg Raise is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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