Seated 8 Leg Crunch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Glutes, Adductors, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques, Quadriceps, Gracilis, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- 8 Leg Crunch
How to: Seated 8 Leg Crunch
- Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Engage your core and lean back slightly.
- Extend your legs out in front of you and lift your upper body off the ground.
- Alternate lifting a leg and bringing your knees in towards your chest.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting the back off the ground while crunching.
- Rushing through the movements.
- Using hands to pull on the neck.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with bent knees to reduce difficulty.
- Use a stability ball for additional support.
Tips
- Keep your back flat against the ground throughout the movement.
- Breathe out when you lift your legs and engage your core tightly.
- Control the movement and avoid using momentum.
Seated 8 Leg Crunch Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abs
lower body
adductors
intermediate