Straight Leg raises

Straight leg raises are exercises that are performed in order to build the abdominal muscles, and are a good manufacturer in the abdomen that. It could be a surprise then to learn that the abs are not the muscles responsible for raising the legs, but the hip flexors. However, work and work well - particularly for the lower abs.

Straight leg raises are also known as flat bench leg raises, and this is the way in which they are made:

On the flat bench, are on the back with your butt just been supported by the board, so all your legs are hanging off the border and not all supported. Place your hands in close to your side and grip, but the edge of the bench to steady yourself. Now, extend your legs straight to keep their feet together. Keeping your legs-together position, lift your legs as high as you can until they are pointing vertically as possible. At the top pause for a moment and then slowly lower them all the way until you reach a point slightly below the height of the bench for a good stretch.