Bent of straight->Leg raises

LB88 · 03-18-2008, 05:56 AM

which is actually most effective? I used to do them straight but was told bent leg actually works the lower abs better even though i seem to feel it more with straight legs ahh opinions?

Gordo · 03-18-2008, 01:55 PM

Feel has merit...

**Gazhole** · 03-18-2008, 02:09 PM

It doesnt matter.

LB88 · 03-18-2008, 02:42 PM

thought so i was just told its working the hip flexors more rather than hitting the lower abs & that bent leg worked the abdominal muscles more..i think i'll stick to the feel then lol what do you guys usually stick to for it? or no preference

UFC rocks · 03-18-2008, 03:00 PM

i dont think it really matters, but i have a slight bend in my legs when i do them.

clayu86 · 03-18-2008, 09:54 PM

feel has a lot to do with it...channel your focus onto the area you are trying to work...thats the best way to do it.

rocket3971 · 03-18-2008, 10:36 PM

Choose another exercise that targets the abs. Don't worry about feeling it in the "lower abs" since its all one muscle, it'll grow as one.

**P-funk** · 03-19-2008, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

It doesnt matter.

really?

clayu86 · 03-19-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

really?

it really doesnt...its the movement. One may put more tension on the area, but it generally works the same so it doesnt matter.

**P-funk** · 03-20-2008, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clayu86

it really doesnt...its the movement. One may put more tension on the area, but it generally works the same so it doesnt matter.

Actually, it really does.

Think about Psoas.

03-18-2008, 05:56 AM	#1
LB88 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 29 Photos: 9	Bent of straight->Leg raises which is actually most effective? I used to do them straight but was told bent leg actually works the lower abs better even though i seem to feel it more with straight legs ahh opinions?

03-18-2008, 01:55 PM	#2
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: O' Canada...stuck in the middle of you Posts: 1,049 Photos: 8	Feel has merit...
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03-18-2008, 02:09 PM	#3
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 6,532 Photos: 18	It doesnt matter.
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03-18-2008, 02:42 PM	#4
LB88 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 29 Photos: 9	thought so i was just told its working the hip flexors more rather than hitting the lower abs & that bent leg worked the abdominal muscles more..i think i'll stick to the feel then lol what do you guys usually stick to for it? or no preference

03-18-2008, 03:00 PM	#5
UFC rocks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Posts: 223	i dont think it really matters, but i have a slight bend in my legs when i do them.

03-18-2008, 09:54 PM	#6
clayu86 on your face fuckinclown Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: adsasdf Posts: 269	feel has a lot to do with it...channel your focus onto the area you are trying to work...thats the best way to do it.

03-18-2008, 10:36 PM	#7
rocket3971 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19 Photos: 2	Choose another exercise that targets the abs. Don't worry about feeling it in the "lower abs" since its all one muscle, it'll grow as one.