Exercise guide

Bodyweight Floor Leg Raise

The Bodyweight Floor Leg Raise is an abdominal exercise that targets the lower abs while reinforcing core control. Performing the movement on the floor limits range of motion and helps maintain proper form.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
Yes
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How to

How to do the Bodyweight Floor Leg Raise

  1. 01

    Lie flat on your back with your legs extended.

  2. 02

    Place your hands under your hips or at your sides for support.

  3. 03

    Brace your core and press your lower back into the floor.

  4. 04

    Raise your legs upward while keeping them straight.

  5. 05

    Lift until your legs are perpendicular to the floor.

  6. 06

    Lower your legs back down slowly without letting your heels touch.

  7. 07

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
  • Move slowly to maintain tension.
  • Avoid swinging your legs.
Muscles

Muscles worked

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Bodyweight Floor Leg Raise work?

The Bodyweight Floor Leg Raise primarily targets the Abs.

Is the Bodyweight Floor Leg Raise a compound or isolation exercise?

The Bodyweight Floor Leg Raise is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.

What equipment do I need for the Bodyweight Floor Leg Raise?

The Bodyweight Floor Leg Raise is a bodyweight exercise. No equipment is needed.

What difficulty level is the Bodyweight Floor Leg Raise?

The Bodyweight Floor Leg Raise is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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