leg raise

Supine abdominal move

A leg raise is an exercise in which you lift your legs while keeping them straight, typically while lying on your back or hanging from a bar.

The movement targets the abdominal muscles, especially the lower abs: I do leg raises every morning.

Variations include hanging leg raises and lying leg raises.

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body part targeted in core exercises

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Crushing, grinding noise

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direction of movement

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Aerial wrestling maneuver

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limb involvement

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Elevating upper limb

lateral raise · front raise · overhead press · pull-up · push-up

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G