Knee Raise - Lying

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 80 Wght

Beginner Abdominals Hip Flexors Strength Body Only Gym

Purpose: This exercise provides flexibility and mobility of the hamstrings.

Benefits: This exercise will assist in giving you strong abdominals.

Lie face up on an exercise mat with your legs extending straight out. Your toes should be pointed. Place your arms diagonally out to the sides for support. This is the starting position. Slowly pull your knees straight in towards your chest, keeping your toes pointed. Breathe normally. Slowly extend your legs to the starting position. Breathe normally. Repeat the movement for the required number of repetitions.

The abs can be divided into the abdominals themselves and the obliques. The obliques are the outer abs and are used in twisting movements. For the sake of exercising, the abdominals are sometimes divided into upper abs and lower abs (this is not a technical division but something for exercising). Both upper and lower abs are used in straight line ab exercises while the upper abs are also involved in twisting movements.