twisted leg raise
twisted leg raise — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, obliques, hip flexors

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twisted leg raise

Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
obliques

Secondary muscles

obliqueship flexors

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.

  2. 2

    Place your hands under your glutes for support.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and lift both legs off the ground, keeping them straight.

  4. 4

    As you lift your legs, twist your hips to one side, bringing your legs towards your opposite shoulder.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat the movement, this time twisting your hips to the other side.

  7. 7

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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