Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
abswaist
Hip Raise (Bent Knee)
The hip raise (bent knee) 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.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- 2.Place your hands by your sides, palms facing down.
- 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.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
gluteshamstrings
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