LEG RAISES: Rock Solid Abs & Incredible Core Strength

We talk about training the core with a classic exercise: the LEG RAISE or the leg lift.
Like most exercises, there are many kinds of leg raises. Work a version you can do safely and move on after you hit a certain goal of sets and reps. This is progressive calisthenics.
The versions and goals in this video are:
Knee Tucks - 3x40
Knee Raises - 3x40
Bent Leg Raises - 3x35
Leg Raises - 2x25
Hanging Knee Raises - 2x20
Hanging Bent Leg Raises - 2x15
Hanging Leg Raises - 2x25
L-Hold - 6 to 30 seconds.
V-Hold - 6 to 30 seconds.
Hanging V-Hold - 6 to 30 seconds.
I also discuss some thoughts on modern ab training. I think there is an overemphasis on "abs" which are only one muscle in our powerful MIDSECTION. Our midsection muscles are designed to work together like a strong chain. Isolation exercises like crunches often serve to strengthen the abs (rectus abdominis), which is only one link. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so this is not dissimilar to stalling one steel link in a chain of plastic ones.
I also give tips for overall leg raises:
1.) Inhale on the way down, and exhale on the way up. Exhalation makes our abs contract a bit more.
2.) Suck in your stomach during leg raises to work the transverse abdominis. A weak transversus often results in hernias. Envision bringing your belly button closer to your spine.
3.) Don't eat an hour or two before your leg raises. In my experience, you can feel the food in your stomach and it can be somewhat uncomfortable.
4.) Go slow. Resist the urge to "bang em out" and do lots and lots of leg raises. Aim for quality over quantity. Exercise momentum only makes us weaker (in this case).
5.) Stretch your hamstrings beforehand if you are especially stiff. Otherwise, progressive leg raises also work as a stretch on your hamstrings and even your entire posterior chain (the muscles "behind" you like your back, hamstrings, and glutes).
Enjoy and please let me know if you have comments!
Legal Notice: Consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. This video does not replace a doctor's visit or physical therapy program.
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They make the workouts a little harder. The flip flops increase instability thus increasing muscle contraction in the lower body and feets. And the jeans increase the temperature and helps burn fat and calories. But you could wear a pair of Joggers and Converse sneakers for your calisthenics workout. Personally I wouldn't suggest jeans. it's just too harsh on my baby skin.

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Timestamps: Knee tuck-2:30 Knee Raise-2:47 Bent leg raise-3:02 Leg raise-3:10 Hanging Knee Raise-3:26 Hanging bent leg raises-3:29 Hanging leg raise-3:35 L-hold- 3:52 V-hold-3:59 Hanging v-hold-4:04

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Timestamps in case you need it: Beginner 2:27 >Knee Tuck 2:45 >Knee Raise 3:00 >Bent Leg Raise 3:08 >Leg Raise Intermediate: Hanging 3:24 >Knee Raise 3:27 >Bent Leg Raise 3:34 >Straight Leg Raise Isometric Core Exercises 3:50 >L-Hold 3:57 >V-Hold 4:01 >Hanging V-Hold

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Your incredibly pure nature is distracting me from working out! Thank you for being who you are, also excellent advice.

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The knee tucks don't feel comfortable for me, so I'm going to try the knee raises. I love how you encourage expectation flexibility and experimentation. I don't feel like a failure when something just doesn't work for me or my body. Thanks, Hampton!

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same, knee raises are easier for me.

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Thank you, Hampton. I'm a beginner and I find it hard to do basic things like push-ups and core workouts, but your videos inspire me to keep trying and to take things one step at a time!

[@muhammadhelmi6653]

Me : The knee tucks looks easy Me after 5 reps : yup im done

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I'm new to exercise , and i find your content educative. in order for me to stay committed, i started documenting my fitness journey on my channel. Thanks so much for your contribution Hampton.

[@arthurblabah7702]

I thought I was in really good shape as a young adult but I can't do a set of 50 knee tuck reps. I wish to study how to workout without injuring my self and Hampton thank you so much for what you do. Good luck everyone! I'm going to try and get my mom to do wall push ups with me next time I see her.

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How’s it going?

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I'm not the biggest fan of crunches and sit-ups so this is perfect! I really appreciate how you break down each progression, it's very helpful and keeps the workouts from being intimidating.

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I feel like if you were my lecturer in medical school... I would have been a doctor by now. Love your videos!

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I'm an obese woman and I've been sedentary for the past 2 years. I want to start exercising without making myself hate it again and your channel is really cultivating the right mindset to go and exercise. I'm trying to build a routine for myself, one that's short, so I won't feel like backing out, and achievable with my current weight. I find knee tucks easier so i do those, and for my upper body i do wall push ups (i feel ashamed for finding them hard and barely managing 3 sets of 20). I also do the short bridge and twist and hold for back and waist. There's a problem though. I can't do squats. Not even the easier variations. My knees are buckling and my legs hurt. I find it easier to cycle in a static bicycle i have at home. Is that good enough to work the whole lower body? I really don't wanna have lose skin when i shed off all the weight. 30kg is a lot😳

[@keeran697]

I'm not a physiotherapist or anything, and though it's not quite the same, I've found cycling incredibly good for strengthening the lower body - doesn't cover everything I don't think but it's useful as a low-impact exercise. If you can, once a week or so increase the difficulty just a little bit.

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If you are in a position for it, see if you can get access to an indoor pool. The water helps take some pressure of your joints, while you start conditioning your body for harder work. I weigh like 24 stone. Water workouts is how I was training my legs for a while.

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Do what works for you and do your best! You got this!

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In high school, I ran cross country and track and loved working my core muscles and even developed a six pack (although, at barely over 100 pounds, this was not too difficult). Shortly after high school, I was diagnosed with a heart condition and could no longer run or work out without fears of collapsing and well... ceasing to exist. I have just graduated undergrad and the cardiologists say all the tests look promising, so I am back to exercising again. The thing is, I put on a lot of weight and need to slowly build my way towards where I used to be so I can improve on that (today is only day 3 of exercising once more). This video is very informative and I will continue to return when it is time to increase in both intensity and ability!

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[@maceyandella4]

Great video! Very helpful. My abs look better at 52 than they did when I was 32.

[@AshleySaavedra-s6r]

The tips about breathing during leg raises are super helpful. I never realized how much of a difference proper breathing can make in core workouts.

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I really love the awesome, awesome way you start from the very basics. It is something most of the muscle pumping trainers do not teach. I always approach your videos like a very close friend who is very knowledgeable and down to earth. May God bless and always keep you well.

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I’m soon to be 66 years old and I like your approach to getting and staying fit! 🙏 thank you

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Your older than my dad😅🤣

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Thank you for all of your videos! I was always active when I was young and quit working out when I had kids, I never learned the “easy” way to do these exercises so when I tried the standard I would get so discouraged!

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I love this guy, the way he explains the exercises and the progression of difficulty. Keep up the good work you're doing amazingly!

[@L.DOT.P.]

I can barely do the knee raise rn 😢😢😢 I'm so out of shape! Imma do all these exercises till I CRUSH em!

[@quietkid-aashish3209]

Progress update?

[@anuragpotter3691]

Ummm?

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I wish I had a real friend like Hampton. His positivity alone inspires me to be a better person.

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You gave me motivation to get in shape, I seriously don't know how to repay that..thank you!!

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Thanks! You are the best!

[@Leo-iz4kp]

Hey man I got a question. When you do the knee tucks are you supposed to feel the burn in your core/abdominal area? I'm mostly feeling it in my thighs and legs. I'm not sure if I'm doing it right.

[@krishnagodale3200]

Your body is probably compensating by using your hip flexors instead of the abs. I suggest don't do the exercises that do that and instead find some other exercise for the abs where you actually feel your abs instead of your hip flexors. Bad posture particularly Anterior pelvic tilt can cause this issue as far as I know.

[@sarasadiq6918]

I agree with the above reply^ I suggest doing dead-bugs first for beginners to develop that mind-muscle connection. Focus on breathing out and tightening (squeezing in) your core when you exert (lower your arm and leg), and breathing in when you return to the starting position. You can find a lot of KZbin videos about dead-bugs. Also, if you do have an issue with posture, this channel actually has a few videos on the topic that I found really helpful.

[@folknblues1]

I also recommend the dead bug, and like to alternate them with bird dogs. Always do them slowly and under control. The hollow body hold might also benefit you.

[@killerkarnickel671]

Had the same problem when I started out After training my core regularly knee tucks work great for me Learning how to really activate your core takes some time

[@tonysalinas6289]

There is absolutely no Trunk Flexion doing the laying leg raise. The rectus abdominis is ONLY stabilizing the movement but is not the primary mover, you will not get "Six pack Abs" by doing this exercise. The reason you are feeling it more in your hip flexors is simply because that muscle group(Hip Flexors) is the Agonist, or Primary Mover. I always tell people, if you spend your whole life never doing any " Ab exercises" but eat 100% healthy and drink plenty of water, you WILL have a six pack. Yes, you might not have the strength and power in your core due to not doing any core work, but if your goal is purely for aesthetics, then there is no reason to do silly exercises like this one.

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French guy cooking got me here and i couldn't be happier. Straight to the point of prerequisites or difficulties which need to be addressed. And right after that comes the content itself, occasionally busting some fitnes myths. 10/10 stuff. Thanks a lot

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Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos, the tips and ideology help so much!

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Thanks for showing the progression and the goal you should be able to reach, I struggled with this after your routine video

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This may be the very first I haven't jumped forward to the suggested timestamp and felt it was the right decision.

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I love how your how to vids around strength exercises are organized, comprehensive and succinct, thus easy to remember and follow. 💕💞👍🆒

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Dude you hit the nail in the head. Loosing fat by dieting. All other KZbin's yell you to do this exercise to loose weight which is BS

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Thank you so much for sharing & Godspeed! 💫

[@rhoward134]

Thank you for all this. I’ve started my fitness journey. Being consistent. And slow and steady till my body can do more

[@jaromistrz]

3:05 - I think smile and thumbs up would make this moment perfect :)

[@Joao-ur7ey]

Knee tucks are hard. Don't know why it keep being recommended as a level 1 exercise in the leg raises progressions. The level 2 knee raises is actually way easier.

[@princeofpersiagirl]

Oh..my. God. Finally someone that said it. I'm so freakin fed up with the 'beginner' exercises which are too hard for me and many times I've ended up hurting my back because my back would try and compensate for the weakness

[@Joao-ur7ey]

@@princeofpersiagirl Just on the beginning position hold of the exercise my body already starts to shake. Or I'm beyond useless or the exercise isn't for beginners at all (probably both).

[@reddieedwards1450]

I'm a beginner and I can do it

[@princeofpersiagirl]

@@Joao-ur7ey I get you so much. I need to start at level -1 in order to keep maintaining the training or else I get absolutely shattered after 3 basic beginner workouts. #whenmentalhealthsucksyourlifeout

[@princeofpersiagirl]

@@reddieedwards1450 Good on you bud! Everyone's start is different and I'm happy for you that you're naturally further ahead.

[@rebaladyw6314]

This is very helpful stuff! Thank you so much! I started from scratch in June 2020. Such terrible nerve pain due to lack of muscle tone and strength. So I started at home and then continued by hiring a personal trainer, now that I have built some muscle strength I’m headed toward my goal of calisthenics training. Love your videos, such good information, thanks again!

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Hello this is your brother hampton Me: yes hampton you are OUR BROTHER ❤ You're a really great and positive guy!!

[@jainey]

Thank you so much. Your videos are great. There's so many exercises I've never been able to do, but now know how to build up to.

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Part of the ship, part of the crew.

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I fricken love this dude. I'm gonna try to get into shape starting this week and I've just been watching this guy over and over, keep up the great work

[@noahgene7415]

Of course I want to do these things now that I've just had surgery and can't move well

[@abinaya7900]

I hope you have a speedy recovery and watch his videos as your motivation booster to be moving freely again! Have a beautiful day ;)

[@itielelpida]

@@abinaya7900 What a beautiful soul you are! God bless you.

[@itielelpida]

God bless you with health and all the best.

[@herrrausragend850]

Hi Hampton. I love your videos. You give so much energy to me, every time I watch them. My life gives me so many downs. But for each one of them there is a clip from you to alternate. I love your style, your smartness (sorry for the bad English, I'm from Germany) and the way you are comfort with yourself. You are an inspiration to me! I hope you notice that. I don't need to say that but stay who you are!❤️♥️

[@alexisdiaz6371]

You're one cool informative cat. Thank you!

[@anewagora]

This channel is always inspiring by giving a path that is really accessible, especially for real beginners. This will really improve my ability to work and quality of life overall. When you start from the bottom you know how much better it feels to be strong and healthy

[@GhANeC]

His eyes are like hes always on alert

[@Chris-gh6ux]

Coke

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Like a cats

[@maryjanewesterlund9958]

I’m having surgery soon and afterwards I’ll have to restrict my exercise routine for a few weeks. I plan to use your step approach to get back to my routine. Just another example of why your fitness approach is so valuable. I like you so much … I want to say I even love you. After all, we are fellow sojourners trying our best to make sense of life on this planet. Thank you for making my journey a better one. 😻🥰

[@mallikaiyer2577]

Hi Hampton! Thanks for sharing the exercises in this video! I have found that whenever I do any core exercises, my lower back starts hurting. For example, if I'm doing leg raises, my lower back will start hurting before the 10th rep. So for me, the limit factor in core exercises is really this back issue. Could you explain how to overcome this and what the root of the problem is? If it is a common issue among a lot of people, maybe you can make a video about it? Thanks!

[@dgngirl]

So glad I found you. Looking forward to beginning my journey and I love your caring nature.

[@trestoncoleman85]

You are awesome. Fame will come please don't let it get to you.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

I don't really care about fame. If I can make a healthy living doing what I love, I would consider myself very blessed. I'm just a guy with a phone.

[@angelamcmillan6939]

Thanks!

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Thank you as well!

[@achsanauzai3250]

The knee rise for newbie is hurting like crazy dude. Hope can improve soon

[@purushottam2010]

I really love your positive vibes in the videos! Keep posting man!

[@lefu7812]

Thank you for this so so much. I am trying to start working out, but it is very confusing. Most workouts for women are just about making your butt ridiculously big and men's workouts are just unreachable for a female of average physical abilities.

[@rinciel4999]

I just love where you do your exercises. They are all so scenic!

[@kaandemirkiran4583]

My lower back just won’t stay all the way down when doing any of these exercises! And I feel like that’s a huge problem How can I fix this problem it’s been annoying me for soo long

[@Vibricks]

just leaving this reply here incase you get a response. im dealing with the same problem

[@hopetabby]

It's likely anterior pelvic tilt. You can correct this by doing some stretching! Hold off on doing the leg raises until your back can stay down so that you don't injure youself. There are a few helpful videos on this channel that you can use to figure out what stretching to do :)

[@andjelatrkulja2715]

You could also try making a triangle with your palms and putting them under your butt, it helps a lot, and when you get strong enough you will be able to do leg lifts with arms besides your body! Edit: keep in mind I am no professional, I am just saying what I learned from my experience following a few Internet fitness programs, hope it helps!

[@mico718]

I also had to build up to lowering my legs all the way down while keeping my back on the ground. I focused on engaging my lower abs to keep my back on the ground and lowering until I couldn't keep it there and over time I could get my legs lower!

[@TrasteIAm]

I am so glad you toned down the hand waving since.

[@pangajackterhor]

Hi, could you please make playlist separating your vids like a "core workout playlist", "push ups playlist" and so on. Thank you!

[@xris5641]

When I train my abs my hips always make a craking sound 😬

[@kio51423]

Same

[@garorade]

Russian descent?

[@Topsidemold19]

My knees do

[@homegirl5763]

I get the pop sound 😭

[@vasko2627]

Same to same

[@mr2octavio]

This channel is pure workout gold.

[@devonwojcik3200]

I feel the knee tucks entirely in my legs and glutes, am I doing something wrong or are my abdominals just far more developed than my legs. I’m replicating the same form as accurately was possible

[@7ymlord]

"That's all you need to do"... lol.. 😝 I love your wit

[@Stixz33]

do you have a video on keeping your back flat when doing the exercises on the ground or what I can do to start working on improving that. it is something I have always struggled with doing.

[@kulhrada6900]

You probably have “pelvic anterior tilt” it’s when your stomach and back is bending for forward. You can get rid of this in about a month depending on your situation.

[@queenofthecastle6916]

Three sets of forty.. what an absolutely delightful young man

[@naruto00nix]

very important regarding leg raises, while in a horizontal position: dont arch your back! if you cant do the exercise without lifting your lower back off the floor, go back to an easier iteration! and btw the hanging v-hold is an even better exercise if you integrate range of movement by moving from a dead-hang to the hanging v-hold. make sure to move your hip and not just your legs when doing this exercise.

[@rickyn1135]

Since I have a bad hip,at the moment,finally some abs exercise I can do that doesn’t involve me getting in the floor. 👏🏼

[@musa4076]

I don't know why but my back is feeling lot of stress when doing knee tucks

[@truebadur171]

I have the same problem

[@archwaldo]

Because you're not squeezing your abs hard enough. Back pain = hip flexors = not using abs You could also skip the knee tucks and go for the knee raises first

[@musa4076]

@@archwaldo okay 👍

[@naufalanunu7367]

It's still hard to control how to breathe while doing this, but I'll try, thanks Hampton

[@catjack90]

This guy is showing how to do leg raises while wearing jeans and I don't even care cause he's just too awesome and nice

[@hschoch7715]

I think the jeans are awesome. Removes the "I don't have my workout clothes on" kind of excuse - now doesn't it.🤔 Beside I don't find looking at someone who is in awesome shape and condition motivating. Quite the opposite actually. And add on the informative easygoing presentation, actual beginner exercises, along with progression exercises that are presented with a kind of genuine confidence and belief that we will actually need them. 😏 Thank You Hamilton!!!

[@Racer_X-1]

Thank you, my brother from another mother ❤️

[@kellyfos]

I tried Knee Tucks and they felt 3 times more difficult than Knee Raises. So, I skipped knee tucks and went on and did 3 sets of 40 of Knee raises and felt ok. I feel that Knee tucks were hurting my lower back. Is this normal?

[@summerblink1030]

That means that your ab muscle are still weak . So the hip muscles will start engaging when they engage the lower back will start hurting

[@archer7140]

Hey man, I love your Channel. Really informative and I always feel like being treated honestly and overall perfect. Thanks for your input and help

[@arijitbose888]

Where is "have a beautiful day"🤔🥺

[@philippirrip8761]

I like the fact that no weights are used. You can get fit and strong using nothing but your own body weight.