Dynamic “leg raises on wall bars” (alternatively referred to as “leg raises” hereafter) with straight legs touching the crossbar above the head is a key strength exercise for abdominal muscles. Considered one of the most challenging bodyweight exercises for this muscle group, it is also one of the most effective. By performing this exercise alone, a practitioner becomes capable of performing dozens of other strength exercises for these muscles, rendering them unnecessary. The exercise engages the same abdominal muscles as nauli, primarily the rectus abdominis.
While nauli fully reveals the hidden potential of the rectus abdominis muscles for spatial movement, leg raises fully engage their strength. By manipulating the same muscles in different ways, leg raises and nauli complement each other perfectly. Nauli is known for its ability to enhance blood circulation in the abdominal organs by causing negative pressure. In turn, leg lifts achieve the same effect, but in the opposite way—by increasing pressure.
Regularly practicing leg lifts drastically enhances the benefits of nauli, particularly its therapeutic effect, which is enabled by its physical and physiological influence. This occurs due to the proximity of the abdominal muscles to these organs, separated only by a layer of fat and fascia. All exercises that are therapeutically effective for internal organs have a powerful systemic effect, since those internal organs ensure the vital activity of the entire body. They contribute to the elimination of dosha imbalances. By combining nauli with leg raises, one can achieve a powerful therapeutic effect on the vital internal organs in the abdominal cavity (including those of the digestive, urinary, and lymphatic systems) that is not possible with either exercise alone.
For the deepest physical and thus therapeutic impact, it is necessary to apply maximum strength throughout the full range of motion.