It mainly works your lower stomach muscles and side muscles (obliques).

Doing this exercise helps you get a stronger and more defined midsection.

It also improves your balance and overall body strength.

This exercise is good for many types of workouts, like Pilates, yoga, and weight training.

It's suitable for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced exercisers.

Proper form is key to getting the most out of this exercise and preventing injuries.

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Keep your lower back pressed to the ground.

Slowly lift one leg straight up, keeping it slightly bent at the knee to avoid strain.

As you lift, twist your torso slightly towards the opposite side. Your opposite shoulder might lift off the floor slightly.

Lower your leg slowly and repeat on the other side.

Focus on controlled movements to engage your core muscles effectively. Avoid jerky motions.

Common mistakes include using momentum instead of core strength, arching your back, and lifting your legs too high too quickly.

Keep your movements slow and deliberate to feel the muscles working. If you feel pain, stop and check your form.

They make your lower stomach muscles and side muscles stronger. This helps with everyday activities like lifting and twisting.

Doing twisted leg raises improves your balance. A stronger core means you're less likely to fall.

These exercises can make your hips more flexible. This can help prevent injuries and make other movements easier.

You can change how hard the exercise is to fit your fitness level. Beginners can do easier versions, while more advanced people can make it harder.

Regularly doing twisted leg raises helps you get a flatter, more toned stomach.

Adding this exercise to your workouts will really improve your core strength. It's a good way to make your workouts more effective.

You can put your arms by your sides or under your lower back for extra support. This helps keep your back flat on the mat.

Raise your legs up so they're straight and pointing towards the ceiling. Try to make a 90-degree angle with your body.

Slowly lower your legs to one side, turning your hips as you go. Feel your side muscles (obliques) working.

Bring your legs back up to the starting position (straight up).

Repeat the leg lowering and hip twisting on the other side.

Try to do 10 to 15 of these on each side. This makes one full set of the exercise.

Important: Don't rush! Control your movements. This makes the exercise work better and helps prevent injuries.

Captain's Chair Leg Raises: This exercise is like twisted leg raises, but you use a special chair. It helps you focus on your lower stomach muscles and hip muscles, and it's easier on your back.

Lying Leg Raises: Do this one on the floor or a bench. It's simpler than twisted leg raises because there's no twisting. It's good for building strong lower stomach muscles.

Flutter Kicks: This is a more active exercise. You move your legs up and down quickly, which works your core and hip muscles while also helping you get better at keeping your balance.

Hanging Leg Raises: This one is harder and needs a pull-up bar. It really works your stomach muscles and hip muscles, and it also makes your grip stronger.

Each of these exercises works different parts of your core muscles in different ways. Try them all to find what you like best!

Lying Leg Raises: You lie on your back and lift your legs. This mainly works your lower stomach muscles, making your core stronger and your hips more flexible.

Vertical Leg Raises: You hang from a bar and lift your legs. This is harder and works your lower stomach muscles and hip muscles even more, building strong core muscles and better balance.

Captain's Chair Straight Leg Raises: You use a special chair to lift your legs. This focuses on your lower stomach muscles and hip muscles, improving core strength and stability.

Each variation offers something different, but they all help strengthen your core and lower stomach muscles.

Trying different variations keeps your workouts interesting and helps you get stronger in new ways.

Keep your tummy tight: Don't forget to squeeze your stomach muscles throughout the whole exercise. This helps you use the right muscles and makes the exercise more effective. If you don't do this, you won't get as much out of the workout.

Control your leg movements: Move your legs slowly and smoothly. Don't let them swing or use momentum. This helps you work your muscles better and prevents injuries.

Keep your lower back flat: Your back should stay pressed against the floor. This protects your back and makes sure you're using your core muscles correctly. If your back hurts, stop and check your position.

This exercise works your abs, obliques (the muscles on the sides of your waist), and hip flexors (muscles that help you lift your legs).

To do a twisted leg raise correctly, lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Then, slowly lift one leg, bringing your knee towards your chest. As you lower that leg, lift the other leg, twisting your torso slightly as you alternate legs.

Keep your lower back pressed to the floor throughout the exercise to avoid strain. Don't use momentum; control the movement of your legs.

Start slowly. Do as many repetitions as you can with good form before you get tired. As you get stronger, you can increase the number of repetitions or sets (groups of repetitions).

Breathing is important. Exhale as you lift your legs and inhale as you lower them. This helps engage your core muscles more effectively.

Common mistakes include arching your back (which can hurt your back), using momentum instead of controlled movements, and lifting your legs too high too quickly.

Listen to your body. If you feel any pain, stop the exercise. You can always try modifications like doing leg raises without the twist.

Regularly incorporating twisted leg raises into your workout routine can help improve your core strength, balance, and posture. You’ll notice a difference in your midsection over time.