- Main muscle
- Abdominals
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- None needed
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your legs straight and your hands by your sides or under your hips.
- Keep your legs straight and lift them until they point at the ceiling.
- Lower them slowly, stopping just before they touch the floor.
Common mistakes
- Letting your lower back arch off the floor.
- Dropping your legs fast.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Lying Leg Raise into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.