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03-18-2008, 04:56 AM #1Registered User
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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?
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03-18-2008, 01:09 PM #3SHRUG LIKE YOU MEAN IT MODERATOR
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It doesnt matter.
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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
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i dont think it really matters, but i have a slight bend in my legs when i do them.
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03-18-2008, 08:54 PM #6Registered User
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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.
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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.
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03-18-2008, 11:15 PM #8Patrick ELITE MEMBER
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really?
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03-19-2008, 07:22 PM #9Registered User
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it really doesnt...its the movement. One may put more tension on the area, but it generally works the same so it doesnt matter. Originally Posted by P-funk
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03-19-2008, 11:41 PM #10Patrick ELITE MEMBER
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Actually, it really does. Originally Posted by clayu86
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