Target Muscle

    Abs

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    CoreBody Weight

    Bent Knee Hip Raise

    The hip raise is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and hamstrings. It involves lifting the hips off the ground while lying on your back with knees bent, engaging the core and posterior chain.

    Also Works

    GlutesHamstrings

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

    2. 2

      Place your hands by your sides, palms facing down.

    3. 3

      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.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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