Criss Cross Leg Raises

Muscles involved

Abs

How to do it

1. Lie on your back with your legs extended straight up towards the ceiling, forming a 90-degree angle with your torso. 2. Keeping your lower back pressed into the floor, slowly cross your right leg over your left, creating an 'X' shape. 3. Pause briefly with your legs crossed. 4. Uncross your legs to return to the starting position, then repeat, crossing your left leg over your right.

Equipment required

Peso corporal

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Rectus abdominis

Tips

- Keep your lower back pressed firmly into the mat throughout the exercise. - Move your legs slowly and with control, especially on the descent. - Cross one ankle over the other at the top to engage the hip adductors and core. - Keep your legs as straight as possible to increase the challenge on your lower abs.

Difficulty