Hip Raise (Bent Knee)
This is a good exercise core muscle development.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Muscle groups
- Abdominals
- Primary muscles
- Abdominals
How to perform this exercise
- Lie on your back with your arms outstretched to your sides.
- Bend your knees at a 60 degree angle and hold your feet up just off the floor.
- Keeping your back and arms down, raise your hips up and off the floor so that your knees are over your chest.
- Contract your abs for a moment and then return to the starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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