Crunch With Leg Lift
Description
This exercise involves lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. As you perform a crunch, lift one leg off the ground and extend it straight out. Alternate legs with each repetition to engage your core and lower body muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Crunch With Leg Lift Instructions
- Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows out to the sides.
- Engage your core muscles and lift your shoulders off the ground, bringing your chest towards your knees.
- At the same time, lift one leg off the ground and extend it straight up towards the ceiling.
- Lower your shoulders and leg back down to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement, this time lifting the opposite leg.
- Continue alternating legs with each repetition.
- Complete 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions.
Crunch With Leg Lift Form & Visual
Crunch With Leg Lift Benefits
- Strengthens core muscles
- Improves stability and balance
- Increases coordination and body awareness
- Targets multiple muscle groups, including abs, obliques, and hip flexors
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and abilities
- Can be done with minimal equipment
- Helps prevent lower back pain and injury
Crunch With Leg Lift Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Hip flexors
Crunch With Leg Lift Variations & Alternatives
- Crunch with twist
- Reverse crunch
- Bicycle crunch
- Plank with leg lift
- Side plank with leg lift