Lying Knee Raise Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Knee raises
How to: Lying Knee Raise
- Lie on your back with your legs extended.
- Place your arms at your sides or under your glutes for support.
- Bend your knees and lift your legs toward your chest.
- Slowly lower your legs back down without touching the floor.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting the lower back off the floor.
- Using momentum instead of muscle strength.
- Not engaging the core properly.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with bent knees to decrease difficulty.
- Use a stability ball under your lower back for support.
Tips
- Keep your lower back pressed to the floor during the exercise.
- Control your momentum to avoid injury and maximize muscle engagement.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
Lying Knee Raise Alternatives
Tags
abs
core
strength
body weight
exercise
intermediate