Crunch with Leg Lift Exercise Guide

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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

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Crunch with Leg Lift

  1. Lie on your back with your arms at your sides or behind your head.
  2. Lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
  3. Curl your upper body as you lift your legs towards your chest.
  4. 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.

Tags

abs
core
strength
Iliopsoas
obliques
fitness

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