Lying Leg Lifts

• Lie on your back on the floor or an exercise mat, with your legs extended and arms at your sides.Engage your core by pulling your belly button in towards your spine. This will help stabilize your pelvis.

• Keeping your legs straight, slowly raise them up towards the ceiling until they are perpendicular to the floor. Focus on using your abs to lift rather than momentum.

• Breathe evenly throughout the exercise, exhaling as you lift your legs and inhaling as you lower them. Don't hold your breath.

• Keep your abdominals contracted throughout the exercise. Imagine drawing your belly button down towards the floor.

• Avoid swinging your legs or using momentum. Go slow and focus on using your abs to lift and lower the legs.

• You can also do lying leg lifts with bent knees to reduce strain on your back. This variation focuses more on the lower abs.