About this exercise
A machine-based abdominal exercise performed lying face up, where you raise bent knees against a lever resistance. The bent-knee position reduces hip flexor dominance and focuses the load on the lower abdominals.
Lever Lying Leg Raise Bent Knee
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Lever Lying Leg Raise Bent Knee.
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How to Perform
- Adjust the machine and lie face up with your shins resting against the lever pad
- Grip the handles at your sides for stability
- Exhale and drive your knees toward your chest against the machine resistance
- Hold briefly at the top, squeezing your abs
- Inhale and slowly lower your legs back to the starting position under control
Muscle Activation
Primary
AbsCore
Secondary
Quadriceps
Common Mistakes
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About the Lever Lying Leg Raise Bent Knee
The Lever Lying Leg Raise Bent Knee 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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