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Bent Knee Leg Raises

A core exercise that targets the lower abdominal muscles by lifting bent knees toward the chest while lying supine, developing abdominal strength and control.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise Type

Strength

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Technique

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Lift your knees toward your chest while keeping your lower back pressed against the ground, then slowly lower them back to the starting position.

Starting Position

Lie supine on the ground with knees bent, feet flat on the ground, and lower back pressed firmly against the surface.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with knees bent and feet flat on the ground, maintaining contact between lower back and ground.

Form Cues

Keep your lower back pressed down, lift knees toward chest, control the movement, engage your core, breathe steadily

Common Mistakes

Arching lower back, using momentum, incomplete range of motion, poor breathing, lifting hips off ground

Progression Tips

Straighten legs, add ankle weights, perform single-leg variations, increase repetitions, try different tempos.

Regression Tips

Reduce range of motion, perform partial lifts, use assistance, focus on form over repetitions, perform crunches first.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid lower back strain. Keep your lower back pressed against the ground throughout the movement. Stop if you experience pain in your lower back or abdomen.