straight leg raise - harder than it looks

Strength #9. Straight Leg Raise

• Lie on your back or sit on the floor as shown with both legs straight
• Keeping the knee straight, raise one leg off the floor
• Start by lifting just a few inches and increase as you progress

Variations

• Lie on a bench with one leg bent and the foot on the floor to support you
• Start with the other leg straight and the heel on the ground (so your hip is in an extended position)
• Keep the knee straight as you raise this leg off the floor and above the level of the bench
• Add an ankle weight to increase the difficulty

Heidi at O'Connor Ridge

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