Leg Raise

Grip the bar with a slightly wider than shoulder-width grip. Legs and feet together. Tip: You can use the straps for easier grip. Bend your knees at a right 90-degree angle and pull your legs up so that the tops of your thighs are parallel to the floor and your calves are perpendicular. This will be your starting position. As you exhale, lift your legs up so that your shins almost touch the crossbar. Hint: at the peak of the movement, try to straighten your legs as much as possible. Slowly lower your legs to the starting position. Tip: try to avoid rocking the torso and jerking. Complete the required number of repetitions. Variations: To make the exercise more difficult, use weights.