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Straight Leg Raise

Straight leg raise

Teaching points

  • Lay on your back on the floor with both legs straight
  • Keeping the knee straight, raise one leg off the floor
  • Start by lifting just a few inches and increase as you progress

Variations & progressions

  • Lay on a bench with one leg bent and the foot on the floor to support you
  • Start with the other leg straight and the heel on the ground (so your hip is in an extended position)
  • Keep the knee straight as you raise this leg off the floor and above the level of the bench
  • Add an ankle weight to increase the difficulty

Muscles worked

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