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§ L · Exercises · AbsUpdated 6/2026

Knee Raise

This exercise develops the glutes as well as hip and lower back control using your body weight.

Muscle group
Abs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Stretching
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Abs
Supporting muscles
Quadriceps

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Lie on your back on the floor and keep your hands by your sides for support.

  2. 02

    Brace your core and keep your lower back lightly pressed against the floor.

  3. 03

    Raise your bent knees toward your chest in a controlled motion so that your pelvis tilts slightly backward.

  4. 04

    Lower your legs slowly back to the starting position and keep the movement controlled throughout the entire range of motion.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Knee Raise is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep the movement slow and avoid swinging with momentum. If your lower back lifts off the floor, shorten the range of motion and brace your core more firmly.

This exercise develops the glutes as well as hip and lower back control using your body weight.

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