Form cues
- Keep lower back pressed to floor
- Move slowly
- Exhale at the crunch
- Don't use momentum
Exercise
Leg Raise Crunch
Waist, body weight
An ab exercise combining a crunch with a leg raise to emphasize upper and lower abdominals.
Target: rectus abdominis. Also works: hip flexors, obliques.
Steps
- Lie on your back and extend your legs.
- Place your hands by your sides or behind your head.
- Simultaneously lift your legs and upper torso toward each other.
- Squeeze at the top of the movement.
- Lower your legs and upper body back down under control.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back
- Using momentum
- Neck strain from pulling
Breathing
Exhale during the crunch, inhale as you return.
In the app, search for Leg Raise Crunch and add it to a workout.