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Laying Single Straight Leg Raise

  • Beginner
  • Quadriceps · Abdominals

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Setup instructions

1) Lay on your back, bend your knees and plant the feet on the floor - your knees should face upwards.

2) Extend one leg fully on the floor.

3) With the extended leg, lift the heel a few inches of the floor - point the toe upwards.

Note: Tighten your core when you lift the leg.

Perform instructions

1) Keep the leg straight as you slowly lift your heel higher from the ground.

2) Pause for a second and gently lower it back.

3) Repeat.

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