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Leg Raises

Beginner, Core, 3 x 12 reps

How to do it

Lying leg raises on the yoga mat with the lower back pressed into the floor.

You'll need

Steps

  1. Leg Raises: supine straight legs arms at sides.

    Lie on your back on the yoga mat with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.

  2. Leg Raises: both legs vertical, lower-back contact cue.

    Engage your core and gently press your lower back into the mat. Lift both legs to about 90°.

  3. Leg Raises: both legs lowered partway, spine still contacting mat.

    Slowly lower your legs toward the floor without arching your lower back. Stop before your back lifts off the mat.

  4. Leg Raises: legs lifting back to vertical with curved arrow.

    Raise the legs back to the start with control and repeat.

Stop if you feel pain. This is general guidance, not medical advice.

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