For men Difficulty 3/5
Lying Leg Raise
Core / Legs
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Explosive Sit-UpExercise demonstration
For men
Explosive Sit-Up
CoreLegsDifficulty 3/5Supine
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and your arms extended behind your head.
- Swing your arms forward and quickly rise to a seated position, then lower your back to the floor with control.
What to feel
Your abs firing hard to lift you quickly, then working again to control the way down.
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