Core exercise
Bench Leg Raise
Straight-leg raise lying on a bench, holding on behind your head. Works the lower abs.
- Primary muscleCore
- EquipmentBench
- MovementCore
- LevelBeginner
- Core
- Bench
How to do the Bench Leg Raise
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Lie face up on a flat bench and grab the sides of the bench behind your head.
- Bring your straight legs together and lift them off the bench.
- Raise them until they're vertical, keeping your hips on the bench.
- Lower them slowly until they're almost horizontal without resting them, then repeat.
Muscles worked
Alternatives to the Bench Leg Raise
They work the core with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Bench Leg Raise work?
The Bench Leg Raise works mainly the core.