How to Work Abs With the Lever Vertical Leg Hip Raise

You can do all kinds of abdominal exercises to help tighten your tummy. The vertical leg hip raise is a popular one among exercise enthusiasts and whether you have a health club membership or you exercise at home, this is a workout that brings out that washboard stomach.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Prop your forearms on a standing vertical bench and grasp the handles with both hands.

2. Inhale, contract your abs, bend your knees and lift your thighs as close to your chest as possible.

3. Lower your legs back toward the ground slowly while you keep your abs contracted. Control the descent as much as possible.

4. Exhale. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 ten times or until your abdominal muscles are a little bit tired.

5. Take a short break, and then repeat Steps 1 through 5 twice.

Tips & Warnings

• Once this exercise is less tiring for you, do it keeping your legs straight and lifting in a pike position.
• In another variation, add resistance and do the exercise while you wear ankle weights.
• This exercise also works if you hang from a chin up bar or lift and support your body on your hands between two counters in your kitchen.
• Be careful with this exercise. Because of the bend at the hips, it can cause strain on your lower back, which may cause other problems. If you feel any stress or pain in those muscles, consult a physician or a personal trainer before you attempt this exercise again.

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