About this exercise
A lying abdominal exercise where a resistance band anchored behind you adds tension as you raise your bent knees toward your chest, increasing the challenge on the lower abdominals compared to the unresisted version.
Resistance Band Lying Bent Knee Raise
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Resistance Band Lying Bent Knee Raise.
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How to Perform
- Anchor a resistance band to a fixed point low behind you and attach the other end around your feet or lower legs
- Lie on your back with legs extended, holding onto a stable surface or pressing palms flat for stability
- Bend your knees to roughly 90 degrees as your starting position
- Brace your core and draw your knees toward your chest against the band tension
- Pause when your hips are fully flexed and lower abdominals are contracted
- Slowly extend your legs back to the starting position, maintaining control against the band
- Repeat for the target number of repetitions
Muscle Activation
Primary
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Secondary
Quadriceps
Common Mistakes
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About the Resistance Band Lying Bent Knee Raise
The Resistance Band Lying Bent Knee 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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