Reverse Crunch Kick
Description
The reverse crunch kick performs a reverse crunch (curling hips up) and adds a leg extension (kick) at the top before lowering. The kick adds extra hip flexor and lower ab demand beyond a standard reverse crunch.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Reverse Crunch Kick Instructions
- Lie on your back with knees bent, feet off the floor. Hands at sides or under hips.
- Curl your hips up by pulling your knees toward your chest (reverse crunch).
- At the top, extend (kick) both legs straight up toward the ceiling.
- Bend your knees back and lower your hips to the floor.
- That is one rep.
- The kick at the top adds extra demand.
- Move with control throughout.
- Aim for 10 to 15 reps.
Reverse Crunch Kick Form & Visual
Reverse Crunch Kick Benefits
- Adds extra demand beyond standard reverse crunches
- Targets lower abs and hip flexors
- No equipment needed
- Progressive from standard reverse crunches
- Engaging variation
- Builds lower ab control
Reverse Crunch Kick Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis (lower)
- Hip flexors
- Obliques (slight)
