Do leg raises work abdominal?

Leg lifts are a more advanced move because they don’t only work your abs, but recruit other stabilizing muscles as well . Leg lifts or leg raises work the core as well as the hips and low back, making them a great move to master for improved overall strength.

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What are leg raises good for?

Besides working the lower abs and inner thighs, leg lifts also help with hip strength and flexibility due to the motion of your legs and hips during the move. Plus, the move gets your low back involved, which is beneficial for anyone who is interested in strengthening the full core region.

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Are leg raises enough for abs?

The hanging leg raise has been a powerhouse ab exercise for Aragon . “This one exercise has helped me overcome the fact that my obliques were thicker than my six pack,” he says. “By choosing leg raises, I was able to target more of the six-pack muscles and not hit the obliques directly.”

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