Crunch (straight leg up) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Straight Leg Crunch
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Crunch (straight leg up)
- Lie flat on your back with your legs extended straight up toward the ceiling.
- Place your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows wide.
- Use your abdominal muscles to lift your upper body toward your legs, keeping your lower back pressed into the floor.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with your hands.
- Using momentum instead of engaging the core.
- Failing to keep the lower back in contact with the ground.
Modifications
- Bend your knees if straight legs are too difficult.
- Perform the exercise with a smaller range of motion.
Tips
- Keep your back flat on the ground during the lift.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Control the movement to avoid straining the neck.
Crunch (straight leg up) Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
beginner
stability
fitness