How to do the leg lift stretch

Instructions for leg lift:

Start lying flat on your back with your legs straight out and yours arms behind your head or at your sides.

Keeping your legs straight and together, slowly raise your legs up about 1_2 feet off the floor.

Engage your core to keep your lower back flat against the floor and hold the position.

What does leg lift help with?

Strength

What areas does leg lift exercise?

Abdomen, Hips, Quadriceps

How is leg lift performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid leg lift?

Pregnancy, Herniated Disc, Sciatica, High Blood Pressure, Heart Condition

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