Leg lifts work your core for better stabilization and balance, which leads to better overall control of your body. Leg lifts work the lower abs , but they also work the inner thighs (which in Pilates, are considered part of the core). Studies show that having a stable core is essential in preventing injury.
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Research suggests that hanging knee raise variations are especially effective at targeting the rectus abdominis and external oblique ( 1 ). However, the hanging knee raise works a full range of muscles in both the upper and lower body.
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