Great point on lack of abdominal activation in people who seemingly have vreat cores strength. Too many people get really good at doing things wrong and end up hurt.
This is a great video. I’ve definitely had to revisit this exercise because of weakness in the lower abdominals, preventing me from maintaining the correct pelvic tilt. I got into this exercise through convict conditioning, and I think the description in that book is missing this important detail you cover in this video
I get really bad groin pain and on the front of the hips when doing any type of legs raises. Is that from weak hip flexors or weak abs? I’ve been trying to strengthen the hip flexor but it’s doesn’t seem to help. Stretching isn’t the problem I don’t think because the area doesn’t hurt or feel tight when I stretch . The pain get so bad sometimes that I can barely put pants or shoes on. I am pain free when I do squats and lunges, it’s just lifting my legs that is painful in the pelvic region. If anyone has any thoughts or solution I would greatly appreciate it.
Does this change if you have "tiny waist/big booty" issues? With knees in, my spine is flat. Knees out and I have a problem. Imagine trying to lay a board over a basket ball.
Based on my experience, pointing the toes out engages my glutes, while flexing the tibia doesn't engage glutes (which resists the abdominal movements for me)
Great point on lack of abdominal activation in people who seemingly have vreat cores strength. Too many people get really good at doing things wrong and end up hurt.
Great progression to hanging toes to bar, the king of ab exercises.
Dude, you're full of very insightful information about these exercises that I just assumed I already knew. Thankyou.
Dead bugs and hollow holds, nice!
I really liked your explanation
Great teaching ✅
Excellent explanation clearing up a long term error on my part. Thankyou
This is a great video. I’ve definitely had to revisit this exercise because of weakness in the lower abdominals, preventing me from maintaining the correct pelvic tilt.
I got into this exercise through convict conditioning, and I think the description in that book is missing this important detail you cover in this video
Great job!
Thanks, now I can resume this classic without back pain!
Fu**ing excellent explanation. Never thought of progressing leg raises that way 👌
Good little micro workout!
I get really bad groin pain and on the front of the hips when doing any type of legs raises. Is that from weak hip flexors or weak abs? I’ve been trying to strengthen the hip flexor but it’s doesn’t seem to help. Stretching isn’t the problem I don’t think because the area doesn’t hurt or feel tight when I stretch . The pain get so bad sometimes that I can barely put pants or shoes on. I am pain free when I do squats and lunges, it’s just lifting my legs that is painful in the pelvic region. If anyone has any thoughts or solution I would greatly appreciate it.
Does this change if you have "tiny waist/big booty" issues? With knees in, my spine is flat. Knees out and I have a problem. Imagine trying to lay a board over a basket ball.
i put my hands there cause my lower back make clicks and is not good
For me hands under pelvic wasnt about pain in lumbar spine but cuz while doing it i was sliding all over floor xD
Then try to hold onto the floor to your sides?
With all that tension in your back this sounds pretty similar to hanging leg raises.
Maybe try doing them on a yoga mat or something like that. That could help.
I notice you have your feet flexed rather than pointed, presumably a deliberate choice - why?
Based on my experience, pointing the toes out engages my glutes, while flexing the tibia doesn't engage glutes (which resists the abdominal movements for me)
shouldn't the lower back be firm on the floor
For me I put my hands there because I want more of a stretch in my abs
pullups are enough for abs
What is enough always depends on the purpose.
Totally disagree
Why?
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