Seated Leg Raise

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Learn how to do the Seated Leg Raise with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Abs, with secondary emphasis on Hip Flexors.

Seated Leg Raise exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Seated Leg Raise

Follow these steps to perform the Seated Leg Raise with correct form:

  1. 1Sit on a flat bench with your back straight and your feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Place your hands on the sides of the bench for support.
  3. 3Keeping your legs straight, slowly raise them up in front of you until they are parallel to the ground.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Seated Leg Raise Muscles Worked

Primary

abs

Secondary

hip flexors

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
waist
Category
Main

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