Weighted Incline Leg-Hip Raise - Body Building Exercise

Weighted Incline Leg-Hip Raise

The Weighted Incline Leg-Hip Raise is a great exercise for the stomach (abdominal muscle group), and requires an incline bench with hooks to hold for support.

What you need for the Weighted Incline Leg-Hip Raise

1. An incline bench with support hooks
2. Weight plate, if desired

Instructions for the Weighted Incline Leg-Hip Raise

1. Lay down on the incline bench, with your feet lower than your head
2. Grip weight between ankles (dumbbells work well)
3. Grip support hooks near head with both hands for support.
4. Raise legs off of the bench by flexing your hips and knees simultaneously.
5. Return to original position.
6. Repeat.

Comments on the Weighted Incline Leg-Hip Raise

You can elevate the incline of the bench or increase the weight to further increase the resistance. The Weighted Incline Leg-Hip Raise can be done with or without weight, and the weight can be adjusted. Note that doing the Weighted Incline Leg-Hip Raise will affect your entire body in terms of fat-reduction, not just the abdominal area. This exercise is a good, low-impact way to exercise the abdominal muscles.

Muscle Groups Worked By Weighted Incline Leg-Hip Raise

• Abdomen