How to Do Vertical Leg Lifts

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By Jonathan F.
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Vertical leg lifts are a simple but effective abdominal exercise that helps to strengthen your core. Strong abdominal muscles are a required component of any well-maintained physique.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Lie flat on your back with your legs extended straight on the ground. Place your hands, palm down, under each respective buttock.
Step 2

Keeping your body flat on the ground, lift your legs straight up with your toes pointed towards the ceiling. Keep your palms flat on the ground where you left them, to provide balance.
Step 3

Just as your legs extend as far as they can, lift your lower back off the floor, starting with your pelvis and rolling up your back. Lift your toes to the ceiling as far as is comfortable, now resting the weight of your body only on your upper back, head and arms.
Step 4

Let your legs lower slightly: this should return your lower back to the ground. You may also, for added difficulty, return your body fully back to Step 1.
Step 5

Repeat. Customize the number of repetitions to your level of fitness.