Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch (plate loaded) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Hip Flexors
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Plate Loaded Leg Raise Crunch
How to: Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch (plate loaded)
- Adjust the seat to a comfortable height.
- Sit on the leverage machine and secure your legs under the pads.
- Engage your core and lean back slightly.
- Using your abdominal muscles, curl your torso forward, bringing your knees towards your chest.
- Hold for a moment at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower back down to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core properly.
- Using too much momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Pulling on the neck while lifting.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without weights for beginners.
- Adjust the seat height to better suit your body.
Tips
- Ensure to stabilize your lower back during the movement.
- Control your movement to avoid using momentum.
- Engage your core before starting the exercise.
Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch (plate loaded) Alternatives
Tags
abs
core
crunch
waist
weight training
leverage machine