Decline Leg Raise

Decline Leg Raise Instructions

• Your body is positioned in the opposite direction of the bench. 
• Attach a rope handle to foot padding to hold during the movement.
• Feet and legs are together with knees slightly bent. 
• Bring your knees to your nose by flexing your abdominals.
• Your lower body is passive during this action.
• Your pelvis should "curl" slightly as your knees raise.
• The purpose of the rectus abdominus muscles is to flex the trunk.
• Before the concentric portion, breathe out and suck your abs in as you execute the movement. 
• Same applies for the descent: breath out the uncurl your body.
• Reverse the path on the descent, uncurling your torso from the top.
• Keep the strong core position on the descent, don't let your low back arch as you approach the starting position.

*Tips*

• Execution and technique of this exercise is pivotal to properly gaining the benefits from it.
• Don't SWING YOUR LEGS UP!
• Your legs and arms are passive during this exercise. Focus on the contraction of your abs, not bring your elbows to your knees.