Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise (Bodyweight)

Also known as: Flat Bench Lying Leg Raise (Bodyweight).

A lying leg raise on a flat bench.

How to perform this exercise

1. Lie on a stable flat bench with head, upper back and pelvis supported and both long legs extending beyond the end in a low hover. Hold the bench sides beside the hips and keep the lower back controlled.
2. Raise both nearly straight legs together toward vertical, allowing only a small controlled pelvic curl if comfortable. Lower back to the starting hover without arching the lower back or letting the legs fall.