Decline Bench Leg Raise

Body region

• Core
• Legs

Equipment

• Adjustable Bench

Technique

1. Set up face up on a decline bench, head higher than hips, and grip the handles or bench edges behind you.
2. Start with the legs straight and just off the bench.
3. Raise the legs until they point up, then lift the hips slightly off the pad.
4. Lower slowly until the legs are just above the bench.

Cues

• Hold on firmly so the body does not slide.
• Keep the lower back pressed into the bench as the legs come down.

Common mistakes

• Arching the lower back at the bottom.
• Letting the legs fall quickly.

Variations

• Seated Leg Raise

Alternatives

• Reverse Crunch
• Hanging Leg Raise
• Vertical Leg Raise