Floor leg raise: how to do it and what it works

Straight-leg raise from the floor for the core and hip flexors.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Straight-leg raise from the floor that trains hip flexion and ab control with a longer lever than the bent-knee version.

Form. Keep the pelvis stable, lift with control and lower only as far as the lower back can keep contact and tension.

Common mistake. Arching your back, swinging the legs, pulling on your neck, or using a range you cannot brake.

Iliopsoas, Rectus abdominis · Bodyweight

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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