You don't need leg raises or heavy weights to strengthen your core and hips, just try the dragon flag calisthenics exercise.

The order of these movements matters – starting with the plank establishes core engagement that carries through the entire workout, while ending with leg raises ensures the often-neglected lower ...

Side Plank The side plank loads half of your spine ... switch sides and do the same number of reps on the other side. 4. Leg Raises Leg raises are a challenging core exercise.

Repeat leg raise for 5-10 reps. Then switch sides. A standard plank engages your core, but if you have that down, you will benefit more from finding stability while moving. Instead, look to ...