Abs exercise · body weight
Twisted Leg Raise
The twisted leg raise is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the obliques and hip flexors assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques, hip flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the twisted leg raise
- Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.
- Place your hands under your glutes for support.
- Engage your abs and lift both legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
- As you lift your legs, twist your hips to one side, bringing your legs towards your opposite shoulder.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement, this time twisting your hips to the other side.
- Continue alternating sides 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 obliques and hip flexors work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
