Lying Knee Raises
Floor
A floor-based knee raise with controlled pelvic movement.
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Bodyweight
Focus
Abdominals · Hip Flexors
Exercise Demonstration
Visual demo
Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.
Key Cues
Do it well.
Lie on the back with the arms resting by the sides.
Brace gently and draw the knees toward the chest.
Add a small controlled pelvic curl at the top.
Lower slowly without arching the lower back.
Common Mistakes
Watch for this.
Using momentum instead of controlling the movement.
Forcing a range that changes the intended body position.
Holding the breath throughout the movement.
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