Leg raises while sitting on a bench

Lift not only your legs but also twist your torso. Try to fully straighten your legs.

Nuances and mistakes

1. In this exercise, the chest and knees should move towards each other. So, not only do you bend your legs, but you also twist your torso. Hence the name – "fold."

2. It is preferable to fully extend your legs while leaning your torso back, striving to align your body in a straight line. It’s clear that you won't achieve this perfectly, but you should try.

3. There is no need to place your feet on the floor. However, if you find this exercise difficult, you can lower your legs to just lightly touch the floor. But remember, the higher the legs, the more challenging it is.

4. This exercise can also be done on the floor, but you won't be able to lower your legs below the horizontal position, which means you won't stretch your abs as much.

5. This exercise is not a fundamental one for the abs, as the range of motion is somewhat limited. However, it is great for home workouts when you don't have an inclined bench or a bar.