Lying Leg Raise

Starting position

• Lie on your back on the floor, legs straight, arms beside the body.
• Lower back pressing into the floor.

Execution

• Raise the straight legs until they're roughly vertical.
• Lower slowly, stopping just before the floor.
• Easier: bend the knees.

Common mistakes

• Arching the back on the way down.
• Dropping the legs.
• Working with momentum.