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Lying leg raise

A isolation exercise for the abs. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: On your back, hands under the hips, legs straight.
  2. Lift the legs to vertical
  3. Lower without arching

Muscles worked

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

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