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Crunch leg raise
Muscles involved
The crunch leg raise lifts your torso and legs at the same time. It hits upper and lower abs in one rep and challenges your coordination.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with knees bent about 60 degrees and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your arms behind your head for support.
- Lift your upper back and knees towards your chest as you exhale.
- Lower controllably to the starting position as you inhale.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Exhale as you lift your back and knees for a greater abdominal contraction. - Avoid pulling your neck with your hands; your hands only provide support. - Maintain a controlled movement, especially during the lowering phase.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Crunch leg raise: which muscles does it work?
Crunch leg raise mainly works: Abs, Obliques. It also involves: Rectus abdominis, Quadriceps.
