Abs exercise · body weight
Hip Raise (Bent Knee)
The hip raise (bent knee) is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the glutes and hamstrings assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Glutes, hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the hip raise (bent knee)
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands by your sides, palms facing down.
- Engage your core and glutes, then lift your hips off the ground until your body forms a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the abs. The glutes and hamstrings work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
