Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg straight)
Expert Advice
Control your leg movement throughout the exercise and avoid using momentum. Keep your legs straight and your core engaged.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on an incline bench with your head higher than your feet and secure your legs at the top of the bench.
- Place your hands under your glutes for support.
- Keeping your legs straight, lift them until they are perpendicular to your torso.
- Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position without letting them touch the bench.
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Muscles Worked
Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg straight) primarily targets the Quads, Abs, with Strength mechanics using Special Bench. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Quads50%
Abs50%
Equipment
Special Bench
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg straight) work?
Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg straight) primarily targets the Quads, Abs. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Special Bench.
How many sets and reps should I do for Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg straight)?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg straight) suitable for beginners?
Incline Leg Hip Raise (leg straight) is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
