Twist Crunch (leg up) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Iliopsoas, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Leg-up Crunch, Twist Crunch with Legs Elevated
How to: Twist Crunch (leg up)
- Lie on your back with your legs raised and bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Place your hands behind your head, elbows out wide.
- Engage your core and lift your shoulder blades off the ground while bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
- Return to starting position and repeat on the opposite side, alternating sides.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with the hands.
- Arching the lower back instead of engaging the core.
- Lifting legs too high and losing form.
Modifications
- Bend your knees instead of keeping your legs straight if you find it difficult.
- Perform the exercise with your feet resting on the ground if needed.
Tips
- Keep your lower back pressed into the mat to avoid straining.
- Focus on using your core muscles to lift your torso towards your knees.
- Exhale on the way up and inhale on the way down.
Twist Crunch (leg up) Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abs
waist
intermediate
twist