Incline Leg Raises

Lie down on an incline bench and lock your arms up as shown. Make sure that the body does not move down from this position. Tighten your abdominal muscles and lift your legs parallel to the floor, knees and feet together. Tip: The legs should be fully extended and slightly bent at the knees. This will be your starting position. As you exhale, raise your legs up, tearing your pelvis off the bench. When performed correctly, your knees should touch your chest at the end of the movement. Hold this position and inhale as you lower your legs back to the starting position. Complete the required number of repetitions. Variations: You can perform this exercise on a flat surface or use weights to make the exercise more difficult.