Incline Leg Hip Raise
Step by step
How to perform
- Place your hands under your head or across your chest for balance. This will be your starting position.
- Begin the exercise by bending your knees and raising your hips off the bench, bringing your knees towards your chest.
- At the top of the movement, pause for a moment and then slowly lower your hips and legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat this movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to keep your movements controlled and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Incline Leg Hip Raise is a dynamic exercise that targets the core, specifically the lower abs, and hip flexors, enhancing strength and flexibility. It is ideal for fitness enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced, who are seeking to improve their core stability, posture, and overall athletic performance. Individuals may want to incorporate this exercise into their routine to boost their endurance, tone their abdominal muscles, and support better balance and coordination.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Raise your legs by flexing your hips while keeping your knees straight. Continue this movement until your hips are completely flexed and you can't go any further without bending your knees. Then, return to the starting position in a controlled manner. Avoid the common mistake of using momentum to swing your legs up and down, as this can lead to injury and reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.
Make sure to engage your abdominal muscles throughout the exercise. This not only helps to protect your lower back, but it also ensures that you are working your core effectively. A common mistake is to focus on lifting the legs without engaging the core, which can strain the lower back.