ROMAN CHAIR LEG RAISE

This exercise is a good precursor to hanging leg raises because it gives you low back support and makes it easier for you to complete the movement.

1. Position the body comfortably in a Roman chair. Place the legs in the appropriate position depending on the level of difficulty:

• Beginner-Bend knees.
• Intermediate-Raise straight legs to midbody.
• Advanced-Raise straight legs as high as possible.

2. Tighten the abs and make sure that the low back remains neutral or rounded.

3. Curl the lower body up as high as you can.

4. Hold for 1 to 2 seconds and slowly lower.