Exercise

Bottoms Up

Also known as: leg raise hip lift, straight leg reverse crunch, vertical leg raise hip lift

Bottoms Up is a compound exercise for the abdominals. Main target: lower abs. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPull

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Begin by lying on your back on the ground. Your legs should be straight and your arms at your side. This will be your starting position.
To perform the movement, tuck the knees toward your chest by flexing the hips and knees. Following this, extend your legs directly above you so that they are perpendicular to the ground. Rotate and elevate your pelvis to raise your glutes from the floor.
After a brief pause, return to the starting position.