Exercises / Beginner
Leg raises on the ground
- Abs
- Hip Flexors
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Lie on your back.
Lift both legs, keeping them straight, until they form a 90° angle with the ground.
Lower them again, but don't touch the ground.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Abs
Hip Flexors
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength15
- Explosivity0
- Technique10
- Cardio10
- Mobility10
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Beginner
Core Master
Abs ∙ Hip Flexors ∙ Obliques ∙ Triceps
44 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
Home Initiation
Triceps ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Quadriceps
42 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Home Workout
Triceps ∙ Abs ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Serratus
43 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Endurance Plus
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Serratus ∙ Upper Chest
56 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
Home Workout - Legs & Core
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Lumbar
52 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
L sit reinforcement
Abs ∙ Hip Flexors ∙ Triceps ∙ Lower Chest
42 min · 6 exercises
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