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
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Plate Loaded Leg Raise Crunch
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch (plate loaded)
- Sit on the leverage machine with your back against the pad and feet under the starting position.
- Hold the handles for support.
- Engage your core and simultaneously lift your legs and crunch your abdomen towards your knees.
- Pause at the top before lowering back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not keeping the lower back against the pad.
- Using momentum instead of muscle control.
- Not engaging the core adequately.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without added weight for easier execution.
- Limit the range of motion to reduce strain if necessary.
Tips
- Ensure your lower back is pressed against the pad during the exercise.
- Breathe out as you lift your legs and crunch your abdomen.
- Start with a lighter weight to master the form before progressing.
Lever Seated Leg Raise Crunch (plate loaded) Alternatives
Tags
abs
core
strength
waist
weight training
crunch
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