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Please read our guidelines section before attempting any of our six pack abs exercises.

Flat Bench Straight Leg Raises Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Technique Novice + Moderate Lower Abdominals None Shape Strength
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A weight bench
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Stretching Exercise Guide See our abs stretching exercise guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the abdominals muscles

Flat Bench Straight Leg Raises Technique Instructions

Flat Straight Leg Raises
Technique - Start by setting the weight bench to a flat position and lay down on the bench. Reach behind you and grip the end of the weight bench. Extend your legs out straight in front of you, raise your calf muscles from the weight bench when you are ready to start the exercise. Exhale as you raise your legs upwards in a controlled manner keeping your knees fully locked out. Raise your legs as far as possible until you feel your lower abs muscles contract. Squeeze your abs muscles inwards and hold the position for a count of 1. Inhale as you lower your legs down in a slow, controlled manner again keeping your knees fully locked out. Do not allow your calf muscles to rest on the weight bench before starting the next rep as this will maintain pressure on the lower abs muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise. Repeat this technique for the desired number of reps.

Flat Bench Straight Leg Raises Video