LEG RAISES: Rock Solid Abs & Incredible Core Strength

Summary by Krater

This video explains how to train the core and abs using leg raises, dispels the myth of spot reduction, and demonstrates a progression of leg raise and core hold exercises from beginner variations on a bed to advanced hanging leg raises.

From the video

Answers: How do I do leg raises for core and ab training?

• core training
• leg raises
• ab exercises
• spot reduction myth
• calisthenics core progression

Exercises

• Knee Tucks · chair · 3x40
• Knee Raises · mat · 3x40
• Bent Leg Raises · mat · 3x35
• Leg Raises · mat · 2x25
• Hanging Knee Raises · gymnastic rings · 2x20
• Hanging Bent Leg Raises · gymnastic rings · 2x15
• Hanging Leg Raises · gymnastic rings · 2x25
• L-Hold · parallettes · 6-30 seconds

What it concludes

• Spot reduction of belly fat through targeted crunches or sit-ups is not possible.
• Leg raise variations should be progressed from easy to hard using a progressive calisthenics approach.
• Isometric core holds like the L-hold should be followed by dynamic exercises like hanging leg raises.