Crunch with Leg Lift 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
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Leg Lift Crunch
How to: Crunch with Leg Lift
- Lie on your back with your arms at your sides or behind your head.
- Lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
- Curl your upper body as you lift your legs towards your chest.
- Control your movements back to starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with hands.
- Not lowering the legs back down completely.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with bent knees to decrease intensity.
- Use a mat for additional comfort.
Tips
- Ensure you engage your core throughout the movement.
- Control your leg lift to avoid using momentum.
Crunch with Leg Lift Alternatives
Tags
abs
core
strength
Iliopsoas
obliques
fitness