Crunch straight leg up

Muscles involved

Abs

How to do it

1. Lie on your back and lift your legs straight, forming 90 degrees with your torso. 2. Extend your arms forward. 3. Lift your upper back, bringing your hands towards your feet as you exhale. 4. Lower your torso controllably to the starting position as you inhale.

Equipment required

Peso corporal

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Rectus abdominisObliques

Tips

- Keep your legs straight and perpendicular to your torso throughout the movement. - Lift your back by contracting your abs, not pulling your neck. - Lower controllably, feeling the stretch in your core.

Difficulty