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Leg Raise Hip Lift with Head Up

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Leg Raise Hip Lift with Head Up.

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About this exercise

A floor core exercise that combines a straight-leg raise with a hip lift while keeping the head elevated throughout. This combination trains the lower and middle abdominals through a full range of motion without resting between the two movements.

How to Perform

  • Lie on your back on a mat with legs straight and head slightly lifted off the floor
  • Press your lower back firmly into the mat and brace your core
  • Raise both legs together to a vertical position
  • Push your hips upward by contracting your abs, lifting them off the mat
  • Slowly lower your hips back to the floor
  • Lower your legs with control back to the starting position without letting them touch the ground

Muscle Activation

Primary
AbsCore
Secondary
QuadricepsObliquesOuter thighs

Common Mistakes

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About the Leg Raise Hip Lift with Head Up

The Leg Raise Hip Lift with Head Up 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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